Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Hawaii Chicken Katsu Curry, a comforting fusion dish that brings together crispy chicken and rich Japanese curry. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night at home. The warm, savory sauce pairs beautifully with tender chicken and fluffy rice, making it a family favorite. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this dish will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 Fuji apples
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 block Japanese curry mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (pounded to ½-inch thickness)
- neutral oil for frying
- cooked rice
- katsu sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- For the curry sauce: Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onions until translucent, add garlic, ginger, grated apples, and carrots. Pour in chicken stock and soy sauce; bring to a simmer before adding the Japanese curry mix until dissolved.
- For the chicken: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken thigh first in flour, then egg, followed by panko.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve rice topped with curry sauce and sliced chicken katsu.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg