Homemade Chicken Katsu Curry Recipe – Crispy, Comforting & Easy
Golden, crunchy, and deeply satisfying, chicken katsu curry is one of Japan’s most-loved comfort foods — and surprisingly easy to make at home.
This version uses delicious Japanese ingredients such as Panko Breadcrumbs, Katsu Curry Sauce, and Sushi Rice available from our Japanese Cooking Essentials Gift Set to recreate the magic of a Japanese curry house in your own kitchen.
Why This Recipe Tastes Great
- Authentic texture with panko breadcrumbs
- Flavour-packed curry sauce, ready to use
- Perfect for weeknights or weekend indulgence
- Easy to make vegetarian with aubergine
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
From the Morueats Japanese Cooking Essentials Set:
- 50g Panko Breadcrumbs
- 100g Japanese Style Katsu Curry Sauce
- 150g Sushi Rice (uncooked, makes ~2 cups cooked)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (approx. 150–180g each) or 1 medium aubergine (for veggie option)
- 2 tbsp plain flour (for coating)
- Olive or vegetable oil for shallow frying (approx. 100ml)
- Optional veg: 1 carrot (sliced), 1/4 cabbage (shredded), spring onions, or boiled potatoes
Method
- Cook the rice: Prepare sushi rice according to pack instructions.
- Coat the chicken: Dip in flour and then panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Shallow-fry each side for 4-5 mins until golden and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper.
- Heat the sauce: Warm katsu sauce in a small saucepan.
- Serve: Slice the katsu, serve over rice, and spoon over curry sauce.
Tips & Variations
- Swap chicken for aubergine or tofu for a vegetarian twist
- Serve with a side of shredded cabbage for a classic touch
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