Chicken Katsu is a Hawaiian dish traditionally made with Panko bread crumbs and fried in oil. This healthy alternative skips the frying process but keeps all the flavor and protein.

INGREDIENTS

3 chicken breasts
Panko bread crumbs
Pepper
Garlic powder
Non-stick spray, grill variety
Baking sheet

DIRECTIONS

1. With a sharp knife, slice each chicken breast down the middle to create two, thinner chicken breasts.
2. In a large bowl, mix Panko bread crumbs with pepper and garlic powder.
3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and place baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
4. Press Panko bread crumb mixture onto both sides of chicken breasts.
5. It may take several flips to coat the chicken breast completely.
6. When all chicken breasts are coated with Panko bread crumbs, remove the baking sheet from the oven with caution – the baking sheet will be very hot. Place each chicken breast on the preheated baking sheet.
7. Place the baking sheet back in the oven.
8. Reduce oven to 400 degrees and cook chicken breasts for 25 to 30 minutes.
9. Flip the chicken breasts once during the cooking process.

Nutritional Benefits: Protein

Category: Main Dish, Lunch