Chicken Katsu Sandwich

Servings: 2

Hot Mayo Sauce:

·        2 Tbsp Hot Sauce- Sriracha or Frank’s or Crystal

·        2 Tbsp Mayo

·        2 Tbsp chopped pickles

Breading:

·        1/2 tsp salt

·        ¼ cup AP Flour

·        1 ½ Tbsp Cayenne pepper

·        1 tsp garlic powder, could add smoked paprika, black pepper

·        1 large egg + ¼ cup hot sauce?

·        1 cup panko

Other Ingredients:

·        2 skinless, Boneless chicken thighs, pounded until ½” thick

·        ¼ cup Hot Sauce

·        ¼-1/3 cup Oil

·        Bread, Toasted

·        Iceberg Lettuce

DIRECTIONS:

1.      Make spicy mayo. Combine mayo, hot sauce, and pickles. Season with salt and set aside.

2.      Combine flour, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt in shallow dish.

3.      Whisk egg and ¼ cup hot sauce in shallow dish.

4.      Place panko in shallow dish.

5.      Dip chicken in flour dredge, shake of excess. Dip into egg mixture, shake off excess. Dredge in panko. Transfer to large plate or small rimmed baking sheet.

6.      Heat 2” of oil in large skillet over medium- high until shimmering, reaches 350F. Add 2 pieces of chicken at a time and reduce to medium heat if browning too quickly, until golden and very crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack or paper towel lined plate.

7.      Spread spicy mayo on toasted bread and top chicken with shredded lettuce and pickles.