Chicken katsu

Chicken katsu is a popular Japanese dish featuring a breaded and deep-fried chicken cutlet, typically made from a pounded chicken breast or thigh coated in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs. It is often served sliced into strips, accompanied by shredded cabbage, rice, and a tangy katsu sauce. Originating as a Western-inspired 'yoshoku' dish, it has become a staple of Japanese home cooking and casual dining.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Chicken katsu is high in protein from the chicken and fat from the frying process, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the panko coating. A typical serving (around 150-200g of chicken with sauce and cabbage) provides roughly 400-600 calories, along with key nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and zinc.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	800 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	10 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg

Per 1 serving (about 170 g, including sauce and cabbage) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, chicken katsu is a prime example of 'yoshoku'—Japanese cuisine adapted from Western influences—and is often served as a comforting, celebratory meal or a quick lunch set (katsu teishoku). Nutritionally, while it's a fried dish, the use of panko creates a lighter, crispier texture compared to traditional breadcrumbs, and it's frequently paired with cabbage to add fiber and balance the meal.