Japanese Katsu Curry

Craving comfort food with a crispy twist? This Japanese Katsu Curry is everything you want in a weeknight meal: crispy golden chicken, aromatic curry sauce, and fluffy rice — all ready in 30 minutes. A family favourite with a nourishing edge.

Crafted by Live Love Nourish and brought to life with spray-free vegetables from Spray-Free Farmacy, this version is naturally dairy free and can be easily made gluten free. It’s bold, satisfying, and perfect for when you want to impress without the stress.

🍛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crispy chicken + rich curry = guaranteed clean plates
  
• 30-minute cook time
  
• Gluten-free and dairy-free friendly
  
• Packed with seasonal spray-free veggies
  
• Perfect for families, meal prep or leftovers

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 650g chicken breast
  
• 1 pkt Japanese Curry Recipe Base
  
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  
• 2 brown onions, finely chopped
  
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  
• 1 zucchini, chopped
  
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  

Pantry staples (not included in recipe kit):

• Olive oil
  
• 2 cups rice of choice
  
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
  
• 400ml chicken stock or broth
  
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free alternative
  
• 2 eggs
  
• Sea salt
  

Need it gluten-free? Blitz gluten-free rice crackers for a perfect crispy coating.

🍽 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook onions, carrots, and potatoes for 5–6 minutes over medium heat.
   
2. Add Japanese Curry sachet and stir. Mix in tomato paste and stock. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season to taste.
   
3. Meanwhile, cook rice according to packet instructions and set aside.
   
4. While curry is simmering, slice each chicken breast lengthways.
   
5. In one bowl, whisk eggs. In another, mix panko crumbs (or GF alternative) with sea salt.
   
6. Dip chicken into egg, then crumbs, and fry in a generously oiled pan over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
   
7. Serve rice topped with curry sauce and crispy sliced chicken. Garnish with spring onions.

💡 Tips & Serving Ideas

• Add greens: Serve with steamed bok choy or sautéed spinach
  
• Spice it up: Add a little chilli to the curry sauce or on top
  
• Kid-friendly: Serve curry and rice separately for picky eaters
  
• Meal prep win: Curry sauce and rice can be made ahead and reheated