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Katsu Chicken Burger

Katsu Chicken Burger

Discover the ultimate Katsu Chicken Burger recipe packed with crispy chicken, creamy curry sauce, and fresh slaw for a flavor-packed meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup peeled and grated daikon radish
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Japanese mayonnaise (plus extra for serving)
  • 4 units sesame brioche buns halved
  • q.s. pickled ginger for garnish
  • ½ cup curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 units boneless, skinless chicken thighs (500g), trimmed and halved
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Equipment

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Bowls for mixing
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Tongs for flipping chicken

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together curry powder, grated ginger, crushed garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar for the marinade.
  2. Reserve half a cup of the marinade for the curry sauce later.
  3. Toss the chicken pieces into the remaining marinade and let them chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine the reserved marinade, cornstarch, and water; heat until boiling, then simmer for 6-8 minutes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F (180°C).
  6. In a plastic bag, combine flour and baking powder, add marinated chicken, seal and shake to coat.
  7. Fry the chicken in batches for about 4 minutes until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  8. Mix shredded cabbage, daikon, green onions, and Japanese mayonnaise to prepare the slaw.
  9. Spread slaw on the bun bottoms, add fried chicken, drizzle curry sauce, and top with mayo before closing the buns.
  10. Serve immediately with pickled ginger as garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the crispiest chicken, consider double-dipping it in flour and egg before frying. If using substitutes, like regular mayo instead of Japanese mayonnaise, ensure to adjust for flavor. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers; fried chicken stays crispy longer when reheated in the oven.
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