Katsu Chicken curry
This Japanese chicken builds chicken breast, breadcrumbs and carrot into a satisfying meal you can have ready in about 85 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 9 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Prep:15min › Cook:30min › Ready in:45min
- For the curry sauce: Heat oil in medium non-stick saucepan, add onion and garlic and cook until softened. Stir in carrots and cook over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add flour and curry powder; cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in stock until combined; add honey, soy sauce and bay leaf. Slowly bring to the boil.
- Turn down heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce thickens but is still of pouring consistency. Stir in garam masala. Pour the curry sauce through a sieve; return to saucepan and keep on low heat until ready to serve.
- For the chicken: Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place flour, egg and breadcrumbs in separate bowls and arrange in a row.
- Coat the chicken breasts in flour, then dip them into the egg, then coat in breadcrumbs, making sure you cover both sides.
- Heat oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken into hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes each side. Once cooked, place on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
- Pour curry sauce over chicken, serve with white rice and enjoy!
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Saucepan · Pan
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Ingredient substitutions
- Honey
- maple syrup · agave
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
What to serve with Katsu Chicken curry
- Honey Teriyaki Salmon Seafood
- Yaki Udon Vegetarian
- Tonkatsu pork Pork
- Japanese gohan rice Side
Tips & common questions
How long does Katsu Chicken curry take to make?
About 85 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 16 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of honey?
Try maple syrup. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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