Follow these steps for perfect results
Chicken tenders
trimmed
Salt
Pepper
Non-melting cheese
cut into pieces
Frying oil
Egg
beaten
Cake flour
Water
Panko
Prepare the 2-Step batter.
Beat the egg in a bowl.
Add the cake flour and water to the egg.
Mix until the batter is smooth and no longer lumpy.
Adjust the batter thickness by adding water or flour as needed.
Cut the cheese slices into small pieces (fourths or thirds).
Remove the sinews from the chicken tenders.
Slice the chicken open lengthwise to about 1 cm wide.
Cover the chicken with plastic wrap.
Use a rolling pin to flatten the chicken to about 5 mm thick.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Place the cut cheese on the flattened chicken.
Roll up the chicken tenders tightly from the bottom.
Dip the rolled chicken into the prepared batter.
Coat the batter-covered chicken thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
Heat frying oil in a deep fryer or large pan.
Deep fry the chicken cutlets in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
If using a smaller amount of oil, move the cutlets around the pan to ensure even cooking.
Serve the crispy cheese and chicken tender cutlets immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to prevent soggy cutlets.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying.
Serve immediately for best crispiness.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Prepare the chicken rolls ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to fry.
Arrange cutlets on a plate, slightly overlapping, garnish with parsley.
Serve with rice and a side salad.
Serve with tonkatsu sauce or Japanese mayonnaise.
Crisp and refreshing
Light and fruity
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