Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • oil for deep frying
  • white rice for serving
  • Tonkatsu sauce
  • green onions for garnish (if desired)
  • sesame seeds for garnish (if desired)

Instruction

  • Start by pounding each chicken thigh to 1/2 inch thickness. Sprinkle each chicken thigh with salt and pepper.
  • Add flour to a small shallow bowl. Whisk egg and add to a small shallow bowl. Add panko breadcrumb to a small shallow bowl.Starting with the flour dredge chicken one at a time then into the egg then into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  • Heat a large pot with oil at least 2 inches high to 350 degrees. When the oil is hot add in chicken one or two at a time and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  • Place chicken on a plate lined with paper towels and allow the chicken to rest for 2 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve immediately with white rice, tonkatsu sauce, green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.