- Miso leaked out.
- Use toothpicks to seal the pocket, or fold the chicken over tightly. Leaking miso burns the oil.
- Oven method?
- Bake at 400°F on a wire rack for 25 mins. Spray with oil for crispiness.
- Serving?
- Serve with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
Garlic Miso Stuffed Chicken Katsudon
This dish utilizes the breading as a thermal insulator. By enclosing the chicken breast in panko and frying, we create a steam chamber. The miso stuffing not only adds umami (glutamates) but also introduces moisture from within, counteracting the tendency of chicken breast to dry out during high-heat cooking.
Ingredients
4
fillets
Chicken Breast
2
tbsp
Miso Paste
2
cloves
Garlic (minced)
1
cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
2
large
Eggs
0.5
cup
Flour
4
cups
Cooked Rice
1.5
cups
Oil (for frying)
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Equipment Needed
- Meat Mallet: Helpful to pound the chicken slightly for even thickness before stuffing.
- Thermometer: Fry oil temp is critical. 325-350°F ensures the inside cooks before the panko burns.
Allergen Information
Soy
Gluten
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
Pocket the chicken and stuff with miso paste.
Tip: Seal the pocket well. If miso leaks into the frying oil, the sugars will burn instantly, ruining the oil flavor.
2
✓
Standard breading procedure: Flour, Egg, Panko.
Tip: The flour layer is the glue; without it, the egg washes off the wet meat, and the crust detaches during frying.
3
✓
Deep fry at managed temperature.
Tip: Due to the double thickness (stuffed meat), fry at 325°F (160°C) rather than the standard 350°F. This allows heat to penetrate the center before the crumbs burn.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Chicken Breast
- 2 tbsp Miso Paste
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Flour
- 4 cups Cooked Rice
- 1.5 cups Oil (for frying)