Tonkatsu is a popular Japanese dish of breaded and deep-fried cutlets, usually with pork, but this recipe uses chicken. This dish is often served with a variety of sides, but in this recipe, it's paired with caramelized carrots for a delicious and balanced meal.

material:

Chicken Breasts - 4 (6 oz each)

All purpose flour - 1 cup

Egg - 2

bread crumbs - 1 cup

salt and pepper to taste

vegetable oil for frying

Carrots - 4 (peeled and sliced)

sugar - 2 tsp

butter - 2 tablespoons

Instructions:

1. Beat the chicken with a meat mallet.
Or use a rolling pin to make it a uniform thickness.

2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

3. Set up the breading station by placing flour, eggs (beaten eggs) and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.

4. Dust chicken with flour and shake off excess flour.

5. Dip the chicken in the beaten egg and remove excess juice.

6. Finally, sprinkle bread crumbs on the chicken and adhere.

7. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

8. Drain chicken on a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.

9. While the chicken is grilling, heat the frying pan to medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the sliced ​​carrots and sugar. Cook for about 10 minutes or until carrots are soft and caramelized.

10. Serve tonkatsu chicken with caramelized carrots and sides of your choice.

The tonkatsu chicken is delicious and satisfying, with caramelized carrots adding a hint of sweetness that contrasts nicely with the savory chicken. This dish is perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

Enjoy delicious tonkatsu chicken with caramelized carrots!