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Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu

Crispy Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu for Your Home Feast

This Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu features crispy chicken and a sweet-spicy sauce, making it a delightful home-cooked meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Coating
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
For the Frying
  • 1 cup Oil Vegetable or sesame oil
For the Sweet-Spicy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste) Reduce for milder flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare your dredging station with three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs in the third.
  2. Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg, then press into the panko breadcrumbs firmly.
  3. Heat about half an inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry each chicken piece for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, honey, gochujang, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Serve the fried chicken drizzled with the sweet-spicy sauce, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Press panko breadcrumbs firmly onto chicken for a thicker crust. Avoid overcrowding while frying for best results. Adjust gochujang for spice level; serve immediately for optimal texture.

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