Chicken Katsu with Tangy Tamarind

Chicken Katsu with Tangy Tamarind is a delicious Japanese-inspired dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a tangy tamarind sauce. This dish is perfect for those who love a little bit of sweetness and sourness in their meals.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the chicken katsu:

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying

For the tangy tamarind sauce:

- 1/2 cup tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
To start, prepare the chicken by pounding it to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tangy tamarind sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together tamarind paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, cornstarch, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
To serve, slice the chicken katsu into strips and drizzle with the tangy tamarind sauce. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds, if desired.
This Chicken Katsu with Tangy Tamarind dish is a perfect combination of crispy and tangy flavors. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, while the tangy tamarind sauce adds a sweet and sour flavor that complements the chicken perfectly. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Type of dish: Japanese-inspired chicken dish
Main ingredients: Chicken, tamarind, panko breadcrumbs