Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chicken breasts: 2 pounds
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup
• Panko breadcrumbs: 1 cup
• Eggs: 2
• Vegetable oil: 1 cup
• Soy sauce: 1/2 cup
• Mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine): 1/4 cup
• Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
• Sake (Japanese rice wine): 2 tablespoons
• Ginger, minced: 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced: 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 15-20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3/5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, and grated parmesan cheese.
3. Dip the chicken breasts into the flour mixture, shake off excess, then dip into the egg mixture and finally into the panko mixture, pressing to adhere.
4. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
5. While the chicken is cooking, make the katsu sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sake, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened. Strain the sauce if desired.
6. Serve the chicken katsu with the katsu sauce and your favorite dipping sauce, such as teriyaki sauce or soy sauce.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20 grams
• Protein: 35 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy outer coating and tender interior
• Sweet and savory katsu sauce
• Juicy and flavorful chicken
• Suitable for both American and Japanese palates

User Comments:

• "This chicken katsu was amazing! The coating was perfectly crispy and the chicken was so tender and juicy."
• "The homemade katsu sauce was the perfect complement to the chicken. It was sweet and savory with a hint of acidity."
• "I've had chicken katsu at Japanese restaurants before, but this was definitely the best I've ever had."
• "This dish was easy to make and didn't take too long. It's perfect for a weeknight meal."
• "I'm not usually a fan of chicken katsu, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.
• If you don't have an air fryer, you can also bake the chicken katsu in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
• Serve the chicken katsu with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, vegetables, or miso soup.