Baked Oat-Crusted Chicken Katsu Dippers

Name: Baked Oat-Crusted Chicken Katsu Dippers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 380 g chicken mini fillets; 1 beaten egg; 100 g porridge oats; 2 tbsp cornflour; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic granules; as needed olive oil spray; 1 tsp coconut oil; 2 tsp mild curry powder; 1 tsp garlic paste; 1 tsp ginger paste; 165 ml coconut milk; 1 tsp dark roasted peanut butter; 1 tsp honey; 60 ml apple juice; 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 1 tsp water

These baked chicken dippers have a crisp oat coating and a tender center, making them a lighter twist on classic katsu. Served with a creamy curry-peanut dipping sauce, they are quick, family-friendly, and ideal for an easy weeknight dinner or snack platter.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken mini fillets
380 g
beaten egg
1
porridge oats
100 g
cornflour
2 tbsp
smoked paprika
0.5 tsp
garlic granules
0.5 tsp
olive oil spray
as needed
coconut oil
1 tsp
mild curry powder
2 tsp
garlic paste
1 tsp
ginger paste
1 tsp
coconut milk
165 ml
dark roasted peanut butter
1 tsp
honey
1 tsp
apple juice
60 ml
cornflour mixed with 1 tsp water
1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Line a baking tray with foil and lightly coat it with olive oil spray.

Place the cornflour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Put the beaten egg in a shallow bowl and season with a small pinch of salt. On a second plate, mix the oats with the smoked paprika and garlic granules.

Coat each chicken mini fillet in the cornflour, then dip it into the egg, letting any excess drip off. Roll the chicken in the oat mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks, then arrange on the prepared tray.

Lightly spray the tops of the coated chicken with olive oil spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the coating is golden and the chicken is cooked through.

Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the curry powder, garlic paste, and ginger paste, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.