Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Japan as *鶏むね肉DE簡単柔らか～♪チキンカツ*

Easy, Tender Chicken Katsu with Chicken Breast (No Egg Needed)

Name: Easy, Tender Chicken Katsu with Chicken Breast (No Egg Needed)
Yield: Serves about 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (about 30 grams); 2 tablespoons sake (about 30 milliliters); Salt and pepper, to taste; as needed Panko breadcrumbs,; Vegetable oil (such as canola or sunflower), as needed for frying

◎千春◎ @chiharu_haru

Thank you for making this recipe popular! No eggs needed for the coating—super easy, and the chicken breast turns out so tender. This is our family's go-to lazy method for katsu. Plus, your hands stay clean!

How this recipe came about: One day, I realized I was out of eggs—and even flour! I really wanted chicken katsu, so I tried making it this way, and it turned out great. Give it a try when you’re in a pinch!

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Ingredients

Serves about 4 servings

3boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoonsmayonnaise (about 30 grams)
2 tablespoonssake (about 30 milliliters)
Salt and pepper, to taste
as neededPanko breadcrumbs,
Vegetable oil (such as canola or sunflower), as needed for frying

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Steps

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Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl with the mayonnaise, sake, salt, and pepper. Massage to coat, then let marinate for 10–30 minutes. (Remove the chicken skin if you prefer.)
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Put the panko breadcrumbs in a plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces and shake to coat. Press the panko onto the chicken with your hands to help it stick.
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Pour about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat to 350°F (180°C). Add the breaded chicken pieces. When the edges of the chicken turn white, flip them over.
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When you hear a sizzling sound, that's your sign the chicken is done frying.
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Plate and serve. You can use this same method for pork cutlets (tonkatsu) too!
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July 16, 2013: Thanks to everyone, this recipe became popular! Thank you to everyone who tried it and viewed the recipe.
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February 10, 2014: Over 100 people have made this recipe—thank you so much! I’m truly grateful.
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September 2015: This recipe was featured in 'Cookpad’s Most Popular Bento Side Dishes.' Thank you!
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May 31, 2018: This recipe was featured in 'Cookpad’s Most Popular Chicken Dishes.' Thank you so much!

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Published in the US on August 08, 2025 14:01

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