Chicken Katsu Sliders with Curried BBQ Sauce © Courtesy of Egg Farmers of Ontario
Did you know the second Friday in October is always World Egg Day (WED)? It’s the perfect time to find new ways to enjoy the simple but versatile egg. This year, WED will be Friday, October 11th so be sure to come up with a fun way to celebrate eggs at breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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Eggs are both nutritious AND delicious, packed with protein and 13 essential ingredients that keep your appetite at bay while providing the energy to get through any activity your day brings. Plus, the options for how to enjoy eggs are endless – from a simple fried egg at breakfast to a decadent dessert.
Looking for some worldly inspiration on what to make for your WED celebrations? Try these Japanese-inspired Chicken Katsu Sliders with Curried BBQ Sauce. They pack a flavourful crunch that your family will love, plus the leftovers make a perfect lunchbox addition!
Chicken Katsu Sliders with Curried BBQ Sauce
Yield: 12 | Prep Time: 45 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
Curried BBQ Sauce
- ⅓ cup (75 ml) ketchup
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) mild or medium curry powder
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) each Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) each maple syrup and Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp (2 ml) each minced garlic and grated ginger
Sliders
- 1 cup (250 ml) julienned Napa cabbage
- 1 cup (250 ml) julienned red cabbage
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro leaves
- 1-2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tsp (10 ml) toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ tsp (2 ml) each kosher salt and pepper
- ½ cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups (500 ml) panko bread crumbs
- oil for frying
- 12 sweet slider buns, halved, such as King’s Hawaiian
Directions
Curried BBQ Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, maple syrup, Dijon, garlic and ginger. Set aside.
Sliders:
- In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, cilantro, green onion, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Set aside.
- In a large, deep pot, heat 2-inches (5 ml) of oil to 350°F-375°F (180°C-190°C).
- Slice each chicken thigh in half, butterfly any thicker pieces to even out thickness of chicken. Season chicken pieces all over with salt and pepper.
- Place flour, egg and panko into separate shallow bowls. Dredge chicken in flour shaking off excess, dip into egg to lightly coat and press in panko crumbs until well coated on both sides. Place breaded chicken on a plate. Repeat steps with remaining chicken pieces.
- Fry 2-3 pieces of chicken at a time in hot oil for about 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Assemble sliders by placing fried chicken on bottom bun, drizzle with curried BBQ sauce, top with a mound of slaw and top bun. Repeat to make 12 sliders. Serve immediately with any remaining Curried BBQ Sauce.
Excellent source of vitamin K, niacin and iron. Good source of riboflavin, pantothenate and selenium.
For this recipe and more, visit getcracking.ca/recipes.
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