Healthy Chicken Katsu Curry: A Step-by-Step Guide
This healthier katsu is coated in finely chopped flaked almonds and baked in the oven (rather than fried) until crisp and golden. If you're following the Healthy Diet Plan, this a great dish to add to your repertoire
Prep:20 mins
Cook:35 mins
Easy
Serves 2
Ingredients
25g flaked almonds
1 tsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 300g total)
lime wedges, for squeezing over
For the sauce
2 tsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 tsp medium curry powder
1 star anise
¼ tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp plain whole meal flour
For the rice
100g long-grain brown rice
2 spring onions, finely sliced (include the green part)
For the salad
1 medium carrot, peeled into long strips with a vegetable peeler
â…“ cucumber, peeled into long strips with a vegetable peeler
1 small red chili, finely chopped (deseeded if you don't like it too hot)
juice ½ lime
small handful mint leaves
small handful coriander leaves
Method
STEP 1
Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7, or if using an air-fryer, heat to 180C for 4 mins. Cook the brown rice in plenty of boiling water for 35 mins or until tender.
STEP 2
Crush the almonds using a pestle and mortar, or blitz in a food processor until finely chopped, then sprinkle over a plate. Grease a small baking tray with a little of the oil if baking in the oven. Brush the chicken on both sides with the remaining oil and season well. Coat the chicken with the nuts and place on the tray. Press any remaining nuts from the plate onto each breast. Bake for 20 mins in the oven, or 18-20 mins in the air-fryer until browned and cooked through. Rest for 4-5 mins on the tray, then slice thickly.
STEP 3
Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium non-stick saucepan and add the onion, garlic and ginger. Loosely cover the pan and fry gently for 8 mins or until softened and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid for the final 2 mins, and don’t let the garlic burn.
STEP 4
Stir in the curry powder, star anise, turmeric and a good grinding of black pepper. Cook for a few secs more, stirring. Sprinkle over the flour and stir well. Gradually add 400ml water to the pan, stirring constantly.
STEP 5
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 mins, stirring occasionally. If it begins to splutter, cover loosely with a lid. Remove the pan from the heat and blitz the sauce with a stick blender until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Keep warm.
STEP 6
Once the rice is tender, add the spring onions and cook for 1 min more. Drain well, then leave to stand for a few mins while you make the salad. Toss the carrot and cucumber with the chilli, lime juice and herbs.
STEP 7
Divide the sliced chicken between two plates, pour over the sauce and serve with the rice, salad and lime wedges for squeezing over.
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