Chicken Katsu Curry

About this recipe

Katsu curry is a Japanese comfort food favourite. Golden crumbed chicken is sliced and served with rice and a smooth, gently spiced curry sauce made with carrot, onion and curry powder. It's mild enough for kids and easy to make at home.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cook the rice following the packet instructions.

2. 2

   Step 2

   For the sauce, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and carrot for 5 minutes, then add the garlic, curry powder and 2 tablespoons flour and stir for 1 minute.

   6 min

3. 3

   Step 3

   Gradually stir in the stock, soy sauce and honey. Simmer for 15 minutes until the carrot is soft. Blend until smooth if you like.

   15 min

4. 4

   Step 4

   Coat the chicken in the remaining flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the chicken for 4 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Drain.

   8 min

6. 6

   Step 6

   Slice the chicken and serve with rice and the curry sauce.