Chicken Katsu Curry

A classic Japanese dish featuring crispy fried chicken strips served with a rich, spiced vegetable curry sauce and rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 666 kcals 2664 kcals
Carbohydrates 61.5 grams 245.8 grams
Fat 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Protein 43.1 grams 172.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Dairy
2
piece
Egg
free-range
GrainsCereals
150
g
Plain Flour
seasoned with salt and pepper
300
g
Basmati Rice
cooked, to serve
Liquids
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breast
cut into strips
NutsSeeds
2
piece
2
piece
Garlic
cloves, sliced
1
tbsp
Turmeric
ground
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetable Oil
for the sauce
60
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying chicken
Other
1
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
sliced
2
piece
400
g
2.5
cm
Ginger
root, peeled and grated
3
piece
Carrot
sliced
2
piece
Spring Onion
chopped

Steps

  • Fry the seeds and pods in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before grinding them into a powder.
  • Heat oil in the pan and fry sliced onions for 10 minutes until golden.
  • Add garlic, chilli, tomatoes, ginger, and turmeric to the onions.
  • Add the stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Cool the mixture slightly and blend until smooth.
  • Stir in the honey and soy sauce and keep the sauce warm.
  • Dredge chicken strips in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden.
  • Boil the sliced carrots for 5 minutes until tender and drain.
  • Stir carrots and spring onions into the sauce and serve over rice with the chicken.