Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry

Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry recipe videos

Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry is a beloved comfort food featuring a crispy, deep-fried chicken cutlet (katsu) served alongside steamed rice and generously coated in a rich, savory-sweet curry sauce. The dish typically uses a breaded chicken breast or thigh, a roux-based curry sauce often containing onions, carrots, and potatoes, and is a staple in both home cooking and casual restaurants across Japan.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both carbohydrates and fat due to the breaded, fried cutlet and the rice, while also providing a good amount of protein from the chicken. A typical restaurant serving can range from 700 to over 1000 calories, with key nutrients including protein, B vitamins, and some minerals from the vegetables in the curry.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	850 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	95 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Vitamin A	300 µg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg

Per 1 plate (450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Katsu Curry is a prime example of 'yoshoku'—Western-influenced Japanese cuisine that was adapted and popularized in the 20th century. Nutritionally, while it's a hearty, energy-dense meal, the inclusion of vegetables in the curry sauce and the use of chicken can offer a more balanced profile compared to other fried dishes.