Description

This Chicken Katsu recipe features crispy oven-baked chicken breasts coated in crunchy cornflakes or panko crumbs, paired with a flavorful, slightly sweet and spicy korma-based sauce. It’s an easy, healthier take on the classic Japanese fried chicken, perfect served with rice and soya beans for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken

4 skinless chicken breasts
1 large egg, beaten
8 tbsp finely crushed cornflakes or panko crumbs

For the Sauce

2 garlic cloves, crushed
1–2 tbsp Korma paste
1 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp cornflour
500ml water

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6 to prepare for baking the chicken.
Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the crushed cornflakes or panko crumbs to ensure a crispy crust when baked.
Bake the Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts spaced evenly on a non-stick baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crisp.
Prepare the Sauce: In a pan, combine the crushed garlic, korma paste, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and cornflour. Pour in 500ml water and bring to a boil while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
Simmer the Sauce: Cover the pan and reduce the heat to let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve: Spoon some of the warm korma sauce onto four plates. Slice the baked chicken breasts and arrange them atop the sauce. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice and soya beans, garnished with finely sliced red chili for an extra kick.

Notes

Using crushed cornflakes is a lighter alternative to traditional breadcrumbs and adds great crunch.
You can substitute panko crumbs if you prefer a more authentic texture.
Adjust the amount of korma paste to your taste for spiciness.
Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking that the juices run clear when pierced.
Serving with rice and soya beans makes this a complete and balanced meal.
For extra heat, garnish with finely sliced red chili as suggested.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired

Keywords: Chicken Katsu, crispy chicken, oven-baked chicken, Japanese recipe, korma sauce, easy chicken dinner