Chicken Katsu Sando

Chicken Katsu Sando is a popular Japanese sandwich featuring a crispy, panko-breaded chicken cutlet (katsu) nestled between slices of soft, crustless milk bread (shokupan). It is typically dressed with a tangy-sweet tonkatsu sauce and sometimes shredded cabbage or Japanese mayonnaise for added texture and flavor.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and carbohydrates from the breading and bread, with a significant amount of fat from the frying process. A standard serving provides a substantial calorie count, typically ranging from 500 to 700 calories, along with key nutrients like iron and B vitamins from the meat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	580 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	980 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	410 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	9 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	25 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Katsu Sando represents a classic example of 'yoshoku'—Western-influenced Japanese cuisine—and has gained global fame as a gourmet street food, celebrated for its perfect contrast between the crunchy cutlet and the pillowy, sweet bread.