Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking for more even doneness.
- Start cooking chicken thighs and legs before adding breast pieces since dark meat takes longer.
Cooking Tips
For maximum flavor, season the chicken at least 30 minutes before cooking — ideally overnight in the refrigerator. This allows the marinade to penetrate beyond the surface. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Chicken Katsu Curry
Breaded boneless chicken breasts are deep-fried until golden brown and shatteringly crunchy, then sliced and served over steamed rice with a rich, mildly spiced Japanese curry sauce made with potatoes, carrots, and curry mix.
Instructions
- Rub salt and ground black pepper all over the chicken. Arrange it on a wide bowl and pour the buttermilk. Make sure to coat the entire chicken. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the curry sauce by heating 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a cooking pot. Sauté the onion until it separates into layers. Add carrot and potato. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in water in the cooking pot. Cover and let it boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue boiling for 10 minutes.
- Add the curry sauce mix. Stir until well blended. Turn the heat off and set the sauce aside while keeping it warm.
- Start preparing to fry the chicken by heating the oil to 350F in a deep cooking pot.
- Separate the chicken breast from the buttermilk letting excess liquid drip. Dredge the chicken breasts in the Good Life Panko Breadcrumbs until all the sides are completely coated.
- Deep fry the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the pot and let the excess oil drip.
- Arrange on a plate with curry sauce. Serve with warm rice.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking for more even doneness.
- Start cooking chicken thighs and legs before adding breast pieces since dark meat takes longer.
Cooking Tips
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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