Chicken Katsu Smashed Tacos

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Lay out ten street taco-sized flour tortillas on baking paper.
  2. 2Lay out ten street taco-sized flour tortillas on baking paper.
  3. 3Lay out ten street taco-sized flour tortillas on baking paper.
  4. 4Place ground chicken evenly over one side of each tortilla and season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Place ground chicken evenly over one side of each tortilla and season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Place ground chicken evenly over one side of each tortilla and season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7Whisk an egg in a small bowl.
  8. 8Whisk an egg in a small bowl.
  9. 9Whisk an egg in a small bowl.
  10. 10Pour panko breadcrumbs into a tray.
  11. 11Pour panko breadcrumbs into a tray.
  12. 12Pour panko breadcrumbs into a tray.
  13. 13Add paprika to the panko breadcrumbs and mix well.
  14. 14Add paprika to the panko breadcrumbs and mix well.
  15. 15Add paprika to the panko breadcrumbs and mix well.
  16. 16Brush the seasoned chicken on each tortilla with the whisked egg.
  17. 17Brush the seasoned chicken on each tortilla with the whisked egg.
  18. 18Brush the seasoned chicken on each tortilla with the whisked egg.
  19. 19Press the chicken side of each tortilla into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
  20. 20Press the chicken side of each tortilla into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
  21. 21Press the chicken side of each tortilla into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
  22. 22Pour avocado oil into a pan and heat.
  23. 23Pour avocado oil into a pan and heat.
  24. 24Pour avocado oil into a pan and heat.
  25. 25Place the breaded chicken katsu tacos chicken-side down into the hot oil.
  26. 26Place the breaded chicken katsu tacos chicken-side down into the hot oil.
  27. 27Place the breaded chicken katsu tacos chicken-side down into the hot oil.
  28. 28Use a press to smash the tacos flat while cooking.
  29. 29Use a press to smash the tacos flat while cooking.
  30. 30Use a press to smash the tacos flat while cooking.
  31. 31Flip the tacos to cook the other side until golden brown.
  32. 32Flip the tacos to cook the other side until golden brown.
  33. 33Flip the tacos to cook the other side until golden brown.
  34. 34Remove cooked chicken katsu tacos from the pan and place them in taco holders.
  35. 35Remove cooked chicken katsu tacos from the pan and place them in taco holders.
  36. 36Remove cooked chicken katsu tacos from the pan and place them in taco holders.
  37. 37In the same pan, add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar.
  38. 38In the same pan, add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar.
  39. 39In the same pan, add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar.
  40. 40Whisk the sauce ingredients together and bring to a simmer.
  41. 41Whisk the sauce ingredients together and bring to a simmer.
  42. 42Whisk the sauce ingredients together and bring to a simmer.
  43. 43Add more Worcestershire sauce to the simmering sauce.
  44. 44Add more Worcestershire sauce to the simmering sauce.
  45. 45Add more Worcestershire sauce to the simmering sauce.
  46. 46Whisk the sauce until well combined and slightly thickened.
  47. 47Whisk the sauce until well combined and slightly thickened.
  48. 48Whisk the sauce until well combined and slightly thickened.
  49. 49Fill the cooked tacos with shredded cabbage and shredded carrots.
  50. 50Fill the cooked tacos with shredded cabbage and shredded carrots.
  51. 51Fill the cooked tacos with shredded cabbage and shredded carrots.
  52. 52Drizzle the prepared sauce over the cabbage and carrots.
  53. 53Drizzle the prepared sauce over the cabbage and carrots.
  54. 54Drizzle the prepared sauce over the cabbage and carrots.
  55. 55Garnish with chopped green onions and white sesame seeds.
  56. 56Garnish with chopped green onions and white sesame seeds.
  57. 57Garnish with chopped green onions and white sesame seeds.
  58. 58Serve the chicken katsu smashed tacos with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
  59. 59Serve the chicken katsu smashed tacos with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
  60. 60Serve the chicken katsu smashed tacos with extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 10 count flour tortillas
  • 10 count flour tortillas
  • 10 count flour tortillas
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 count egg
  • 1 count egg
  • 1 count egg
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 2 tsps black pepper
  • 2 tsps black pepper
  • 2 tsps black pepper
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • 2 tsps onion powder
  • 2 tsps onion powder
  • 2 tsps onion powder
  • 2 tsps paprika
  • 2 tsps paprika
  • 2 tsps paprika
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil
  • 0.6666666666666666 cups shredded cabbage
  • 0.6666666666666666 cups shredded cabbage
  • 0.6666666666666666 cups shredded cabbage
  • 0.3333333333333333 cups shredded carrots
  • 0.3333333333333333 cups shredded carrots
  • 0.3333333333333333 cups shredded carrots
  • 0.5 cups ketchup
  • 0.5 cups ketchup
  • 0.5 cups ketchup
  • 3 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbs oyster sauce
  • 2 Tbs oyster sauce
  • 2 Tbs oyster sauce
  • 2 Tbs brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs brown sugar
  • 1 Tb white sesame seeds
  • 1 Tb white sesame seeds
  • 1 Tb white sesame seeds
  • 0.25 cups green onion, chopped
  • 0.25 cups green onion, chopped
  • 0.25 cups green onion, chopped

Equipment

baking papersmall bowlbasting brushtrayspoonpanspatulataco holders