Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Japan as ジューシー♪鶏モモ肉・ひと口チキンカツ

Juicy Bite-Sized Chicken Katsu (Chicken Thigh)

Name: Juicy Bite-Sized Chicken Katsu (Chicken Thigh)
Ingredients: 9 –10 oz (250–300 g) boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (weight with skin); 2 teaspoons sake (or dry white wine); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/5 teaspoon (about 2 pinches) salt; Plenty of black pepper; as needed All-purpose flour,; 1.4 oz (40 g) all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons water; as needed Panko breadcrumbs,; as needed Vegetable oil, for frying,

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These juicy chicken katsu bites are delicious! Their bite-sized shape makes them perfect for lunchboxes, too.
Recipe background:
Since I'm not a fan of the strong flavor of chicken thighs, I added extra seasoning to make them flavorful and juicy in these bite-sized katsu pieces.

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Ingredients

9–10 oz (250–300 g) boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (weight with skin)
For seasoning
2 teaspoonssake (or dry white wine)
1 teaspoonsugar
1 teaspoonsoy sauce
1/5 teaspoon(about 2 pinches) salt
Plenty of black pepper
For coating
as neededAll-purpose flour,
1.4 oz (40 g)all-purpose flour
4 tablespoonswater
as neededPanko breadcrumbs,
as neededVegetable oil, for frying,
Note: The weight in () is with skin on the chicken thighs

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Steps

1

Remove the skin and excess fat from the chicken thighs. Cut into bite-sized pieces. If any pieces are thick, make a small cut to even out the thickness.
2

Place the chicken and all seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Massage well and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
If you have time, refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3

Mix the 1.4 oz (40 g) flour and 4 tablespoons water together in a bowl to make a batter.
4

Sprinkle the marinated chicken with black pepper. Coat each piece in flour, then dip in the flour-water batter, then coat with panko. Shape as needed. (Makes about 20 small pieces.)
5

Heat oil to 340°F (170°C). Fry the chicken pieces for about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crispy. (Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pieces.)
6

This recipe uses flour instead of egg for those with egg allergies.
7

Serve with your favorite vegetables and sauce. The chicken is flavorful enough to enjoy on its own, too!
8

I increased the amount of soy sauce and sugar in the seasoning from 1/2 to 1 teaspoon each. The original amounts work fine, so adjust to your taste.
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Thank you to everyone who has made this recipe! I'm grateful it became popular thanks to your heartfelt cooking.
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Thank you, toko-chan, for making this again! Sorry I missed your 'like' this morning. Your kind comment made me so happy.
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Thank you to Natsusan-hime, Rucchi, Maru-chan, Hanapicchi, and Tomo-mama for making this recipe! I appreciate all your comments.

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Published in the US on August 05, 2025 14:01

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