Delicious Japanese Katsu Curry

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 400 g chicken breast, 1 cm thick
• 30 ml plain flour
• 1 beaten egg
• 100 g fine breadcrumbs
• 230 ml vegetable oil for frying
• 30 ml sunflower oil
• 2 sliced ​​onions
• 5 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots sliced
• 30 ml plain flour
• 20 ml curry powder
• 600 ml chicken broth
• 10 ml honey
• 20 ml soy sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 ml of garam masala

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1cm thick strips.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Dip the chicken first in the flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
4. Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on absorbent paper.
6. For the curry sauce, heat the sunflower oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
8. Add the carrots and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until they begin to soften.
9. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring well to coat the vegetables.
10. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
11. Add curry powder, honey, soy sauce, bay leaf, and garam masala, stirring to combine.
12. Simmer the sauce for 5 more minutes, adjusting the flavor to taste.
13. Serve the chicken katsu with the hot curry sauce, garnished with a sprig of fresh herbs if desired.