Crispy Chicken Katsu Sando
Panko-crusted chicken breast pounded thin, fried golden, and tucked into soft milk bread with tonkatsu sauce and pickled vegetables. A crunchy, juicy Japanese-style sandwich that hits in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound until 1/4-inch thick using a meat mallet.
Step 2
Season the chicken generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 3
Pour panko into a shallow dish. Coat each chicken piece thoroughly, pressing so crumbs stick.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Slide one chicken breast into the oil and fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Step 6
Transfer to a paper towel. Repeat with the second breast.
Step 7
Spread tonkatsu sauce on the inside of two bread slices, then layer chicken, pickled vegetables, and top slice.
Step 8
Cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- meat mallet
- shallow dish
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs or spatula
- paper towels
- serrated knife
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