Chicken Drumstick Katsu

Chicken Drumstick Katsu is a Japanese dish where a chicken drumstick is deboned, pounded flat, breaded with panko, and deep-fried to a golden crisp. It typically uses chicken, flour, egg, panko breadcrumbs, and is often served with tonkatsu sauce, shredded cabbage, and rice. The dish is a popular variation of the broader 'katsu' (cutlet) category in Japanese cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and fat from the frying oil, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the breading. A typical serving (one large drumstick) provides a good source of B vitamins and minerals like selenium, with a rough calorie range of 350-450 kcal depending on size and preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Phosphorus	210 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg
Niacin (B3)	7.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Selenium	24 mcg

Per 1 drumstick (approx. 170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, katsu is a prime example of 'yoshoku'—Western-influenced Japanese dishes that have been adapted and become comfort food staples. Nutritionally, the panko breading creates a lighter, crispier texture than standard breadcrumbs, which can absorb less oil during frying.