Grilled Katsu Chicken with Tangy Tonkatsu Sauce

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Juicy grilled chicken breast coated in crispy panko crust served with a homemade tangy tonkatsu sauce. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Pound 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness for uniform cooking.
  2. Step 2: Set up dredging stations: place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, 1 beaten large egg in another, and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs in a third.
  3. Step 3: Coat each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten egg, and finally press firmly into panko breadcrumbs until well coated.
  4. Step 4: Brush both sides of the breaded chicken breasts with 2 tbsp vegetable oil to promote crisping on the grill.
  5. Step 5: Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning carefully to avoid losing crust.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp rice vinegar in a small bowl to make tonkatsu sauce.
  7. Step 7: Slice grilled chicken breasts and serve drizzled with the tangy tonkatsu sauce.

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