Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry You Can't Miss Trying

By Shreya Sarpal

June 25, 2025

Chicken katsu curry is a Japanese classic, which is made with crispy breaded chicken cutlets with a rich, flavourful curry poured over steamed rice. Try this dish at home with this easy recipe.

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 beaten eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Salt and pepper to taste Oil for frying For the Curry Sauce: 1 tbsp oil 1 finely chopped onion 2 sliced carrots 2 minced garlic cloves 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp garam masala 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp honey (optional) For Serving: Steamed rice Chopped parsley or spring onions for garnish

Step 1

Flatten chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, coat with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Shallow fry until golden, crispy and set aside.

Step 3

Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic, add curry powder, garam masala, and flour, then pour in chicken stock, soy sauce, and honey

Step 4

Simmer the gravy until thickened.

Step 5

Slice fried chicken, place over steamed rice, and pour the curry sauce on top.

Step 6

Garnish with parsley or spring onions and enjoy!