Chicken katsu curry recipe

This recipe creates a popular Japanese dish featuring crispy, breaded chicken cutlets served with a mild, flavorful curry sauce.

Welcome to the taste of modern Japan! This recipe guides you through creating a beloved dish featuring a perfectly cooked, crispy chicken cutlet (similar to Tonkatsu) paired with a rich, yet mild, Japanese-style curry sauce.

This dish is celebrated worldwide for its satisfying combination of textures—the crunchy, golden-brown coating of the chicken against the smooth, savory sauce. Unlike hotter Indian or Thai curries, the Japanese version offers a comforting sweetness and depth of flavor that is universally appealing.

Get ready to transform simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying, full-flavored meal that brings the heart of Japanese home cooking straight to your table.

  • Prep time: 20 minutes

  • Cook time: 30 minutes

  • Total time: About 50 minutes

  • Servings: 4