Chicken Cheese Katsu

Name: Chicken Cheese Katsu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders/tenderloins (8 pieces); Diamond Crystal kosher salt; white pepper powder (or substitute black pepper); 4 oz cheese (I used the same Japanese “processed cheese” used in Midnight Diner (see the blog post); you can use any kind of cheese such as mozzarella, fontina, gruyere, or provolone); ¼ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour) (plus more as needed); 2 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell); 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) (plus more as needed); 3 cups neutral oil (for deep-frying; enough for 1½ inches (3.8 cm) of oil in the pot); For Serving (optional):; shredded green cabbage (I use a cabbage slicer to shred it); cherry tomatoes; flake sea salt; tonkatsu sauce

Prep 20m

Cook 15m

Total 35m

This recipe for Chicken Cheese Katsu features tender chicken tenders stuffed with cheese, coated in a crispy panko crust, and deep-fried to perfection. It's a delicious Japanese-inspired dish that makes for a comforting and satisfying meal. Serve with shredded cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and tonkatsu sauce for a complete experience.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

1 lb chicken tenders/tenderloins (8 pieces)

Diamond Crystal kosher salt

white pepper powder (or substitute black pepper)

4 oz cheese (I used the same Japanese “processed cheese” used in Midnight Diner (see the blog post); you can use any kind of cheese such as mozzarella, fontina, gruyere, or provolone)

¼ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour) (plus more as needed)

2 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell)

1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) (plus more as needed)

3 cups neutral oil (for deep-frying; enough for 1½ inches (3.8 cm) of oil in the pot)

shredded green cabbage (I use a cabbage slicer to shred it)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

990kcal

49%
Fat

57g

2%
Saturated Fat

13g

0%
Carbohydrates

52g

2%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

68g

3%
Cholesterol

315mg

15%
Sodium

2,131mg

106%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Chicken Cheese Katsu

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts