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Chicken Katsu Ramen Recipe

Chicken Katsu Ramen Recipe

Chicken katsu ramen is a delightful combination of crispy chicken with ramen noodles in a savory broth originating from Japan and is now renowned worldwide. Level up your dining experience with carefully selected ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and creative garnishing, making each bite a delightful adventure.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 835 kcal

Equipment

  • Different Bowls
  • Whisk or Fork
  • Measuring Spoons & Cups
  • Air Fryer
  • Large Port
  • Cutting Board & Knife
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

For Ramen:

  • ¼ cup Gochujang sauce
  • cup Less Salt Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Sugar brown
  • 3 inch Ginger grated
  • 6 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 4 cups or 1 liter Chicken Stock
  • 8-9 Dry Shiitake Mushrooms
  • 1 can Coconut Milk optional
  • 1 tbsp. Butter optional
  • 4 cubes of Ramen Noodles

For Chicken Katsu:

  • 2 Chicken Breasts skinless & boneless
  • Salt and Pepper for seasoning
  • Simple and Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Cooking Spray

Toppings:

  • 2 large Eggs Boiled
  • Green Onion chopped
  • 1 Nori Sheet

Instructions
 

Ramen Preparation:

  • Take a mixing bowl, add the gochujang sauce, less salt soy sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk or mix until all smooth and looks the same. Take a grated ginger and minced garlic in it.
  • In a large pot, add the mixture, chicken stock, shiitake mushroom, coconut milk, and butter if using.
  • Place this on the stove over medium flame and allow it to simmer. Or cook roughly 30-40 minutes or until shiitake softens.
  • Take the ramen noodles and cook them according to package instructions. Drain the water and stop the flame from cooking.
  • Chopped the green onions and boiled eggs for 6 minutes. These are used as toppings to complete the dish.

Chicken Katsu Preparation:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Season the chicken breast slice with salt and Pepper.
  • Take a medium bowl or plate made of a mixture of breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, and sesame seeds.
  • Take another small mixing bowl. Crack the egg and add it. Beat the egg well.
  • Now, take a chicken slice, dip it in the beaten egg, and then put it in the breadcrumb mixture. Cover all the sides evenly and press gently to adhere.
  • Spray cooking oil in the air fryer. Place the chicken slices and again spray from the top to cook completely. Put these slices in a single layer. Leave the chicken in the air fryer for 15-20 minutes or until it cooks thoroughly or golden brown.
  • Once the katsu chicken is cooked, transfer it to the plate lined with a paper towel to absorb extra oil.

Assembling:

  • Divide the noodles into different serving bowls.
  • Ladle the hot ramen over them.
  • Cut the soft shiitake if you want.
  • Slice the air-fried cooked chicken katsu into strips and arrange them over the ramen.
  • Garnish with boiled eggs, chopped green Onion, and nori sheets.
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