Chicken Katsu Burgers

You’re going to love these crispy chicken katsu burgers served with fresh slaw, curry sauce and kewpie mayo. The perfect weekend treat and a dish the entire family will love.

Chicken Katsu BurgersIngredients

For the Chicken Katsu

  • Chicken. I used chicken breast but boneless chicken thighs can be used too.
  • Flour. I season the flour with a teaspoon of salt.
  • Eggs.
  • Panko. Japanese breadcrumbs deliver the perfect crispy crust but any breadcrumbs can be substituted.
  • Sesame seeds. Optional.

For the burgers

  • Cabbage. Either green cabbage or red cabbage can be used.
  • Spring onion/green onion.
  • Kewpie mayo. This Japanese mayo is incredibly creamy and so delicious. Use mayonnaise choice of your choice.
  • Curry sauce. 
  • Bread rolls. Brioche buns are great with katsu style chicken and spicy mayo but any bread rolls can be used.
  • Optional extras: Pickles (pickled jalapeños would be great), cheese (sliced cheddar/pepper jack cheese/American cheese), thinly sliced red onions or sliced tomatoes would all be delicious toppings.

chicken katsu burgers

How to make katsu burgers

Place chicken breasts in between two sheets of parchment paper and thin out slightly with a rolling pin. Coat the chicken first in the seasoned flour, then beaten egg and finally in the panko breadcrumbs. I add the sesame seeds to the breadcrumbs and season with a generous pinch of salt. Heat enough oil to deep fry the chicken in a pot or deep skillet. Fry the chicken in hot oil until crisp, golden brown and cooked through. Either green cabbage or red cabbage can be used.

To assemble the chicken katsu burger, make the curry sauce according to recipe instructions. Thinly slice the cabbage and spring onion and dress with lemon juice and salt. Halve and toast the buns the top with a generous amount of curry sauce. Add the cabbage and top with the fried chicken. Drizzle over kewpie mayo and more curry sauce, top with the remaining buns and serve.

What to serve with katsu burgers

Burgers and fries are always a classic combination. I love making my baked fries because it’s great to make for a crowd and can be prepped ahead.

  1. Easy oven baked fries
  2. Easy spicy garlic baked potato wedges

Chicken Katsu Burgers

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Chicken Katsu Burgers

Chicken Katsu Burgers

Crispy chicken katsu burgers served with fresh slaw, kewpie mayo and curry sauce are absolutely drool-worthy.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: Chicken Katsu burgers, Katsu burger, Katsu burgers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 626kcal
Author: Alida Ryder
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the chicken katsu

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup flour seasoned with 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs seasoned with 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

For the curry sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste

for the burgers

  • 4 burger buns
  • 2-3 cups shredded cabbage seasoned with lemon and salt
  • kewpie mayo

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in between two sheets of parchment paper and thin out slightly with a rolling pin.
  • Add the sesame seeds to the breadcrumbs and season with a generous pinch of salt.
  • Coat the chicken first in the seasoned flour, then beaten egg and finally in the panko breadcrumbs.
  • Heat enough oil to deep fry the chicken in a pot or deep skillet.
  • Fry the chicken in hot oil until crisp, golden brown and cooked through.
  • To assemble the chicken katsu burger, make the curry sauce according to recipe instructions.
  • Thinly slice the cabbage and spring onion and dress with lemon juice and salt.
  • Halve and toast the buns the top with a generous amount of curry sauce.
  • Add the cabbage and top with the fried chicken.
  • Drizzle over kewpie mayo and more curry sauce, top with the remaining buns and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 4mg

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