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Katsu pancake with crispy breaded meat and sauce
Japanese-style pancake with crispy breaded chicken and katsu sauce

Crispy Katsu Chicken Pancakes

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
A gem of Japanese 'Yoshoku' (Western-style) cuisine. Here, the pancake isn't a sweet treat but acts as the bread. 'Katsu' refers to the crispy, panko-breaded meat cutlet, which meets the fluffy pancake and the tangy-sweet Katsu sauce. It's a masterpiece of textures: juicy meat, crunchy breading, and soft pancake.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep skillet for frying
  • Non-stick pan
  • Meat mallet
  • 3 shallow bowls for breading

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Make the pancake batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat 2 eggs with milk, then combine with dry ingredients to form a thick batter.

Tip: This batter is thicker than crepe batter, similar to American pancakes, to support the meat.
2 ✓

Slice the meat and pound it thin (approx. 1/4 inch thick). Season with salt.

Tip: Pounding breaks down muscle fibers, ensuring tender meat that doesn't shrink while frying.
3 ✓

Bread the meat: Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with Panko breadcrumbs. Press the crumbs on!

Tip: Panko's shard-like structure provides extra surface area for a super crispy crust.
4 ✓

Heat oil to 340°F (170°C). Fry cutlets until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack.

Tip: Hot oil sears the crumbs instantly, preventing greasiness.
5 ✓

Meanwhile, cook small, thick pancakes in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat.

Tip: Cook steadily so the center sets before the bottom burns.
6 ✓

To serve, place a pancake on a plate, top with sliced katsu chicken.

Tip: Slice the meat beforehand for easier eating.
7 ✓

Drizzle generously with Tonkatsu sauce and garnish with fresh green onions.

Tip: The fresh onion cuts through the richness of the fried meat.

Recipe FAQ

What is Panko?
Japanese breadcrumbs. The flakes are larger and airier than regular crumbs, absorbing less oil and staying crunchier.
What meat should I use?
Chicken breast fillet or pork loin are classics. The key is to pound them thin so they cook quickly.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs (for batter)
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 10-12 oz Chicken Breast or Pork Loin
  • 1/2 cup Flour (for dredging)
  • 1 large Egg (for breading)
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)
  • 1 tbsp Oil (for pancakes)
  • 1/4 cup Tonkatsu Sauce (or BBQ Sauce)
  • 2 stalks Green Onions (Scallions)