Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 unit

Chicken tender

sliced

0.5 tbsp

Mayonnaise

1 unit

Curry powder

1 unit

Panko

1 unit

Dried basil leaves

1 pinch

Salt

Step 1
~3 min

Slice the chicken tender diagonally into 1 cm thick pieces.

Step 2
~3 min

Season the sliced chicken lightly with salt.

Step 3
~3 min

Mix the mayonnaise and curry powder together in a bowl.

Step 4
~3 min

Coat the chicken tender pieces thoroughly in the mayonnaise and curry mixture.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the panko and dried basil to the bowl with the coated chicken.

Step 6
~3 min

Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with the panko and basil mixture.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Step 8
~3 min

Pan fry the breaded chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides.

Key Technique: Breaded
Step 9
~3 min

Remove from pan and let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce before breading.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time and cooked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and vegetables.

Serve with a dipping sauce like tonkatsu sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed rice
Miso soup
Pickled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Common bento item.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunchbox
Quick Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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