Tonkatsu

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Chop Recipes. (Tonkatsu). These breaded and fried pork cutlets make a traditional Japanese dish which is very simple and easy to make. Serve with sticky rice and tonkatsu sauce and enjoy! Also great if substituted with chicken breasts.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Tonkatsu

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 cups oil for frying

or as needed

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

beaten

¾ cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)

Pork Chops with Dill Pickle Marinade

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the pork chops between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid level surface. Firmly pound the pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness (about .75 cm). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Pour oil into a skillet about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Place the flour egg and panko crumbs in separate bowls. Coat each cutlet in flour then egg and finally in bread crumbs. Tap off any loose crumbs.

Step 4

Fry the cutlets until golden brown and cooked through about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Tonkatsu

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 289.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.4g 35%

Carbohydrates: 20.1g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 17.4g 27%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 18%

Cholesterol: 76.9mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 56IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.3mg 56%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Folate: 19.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 10.4mg 1%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 15.8mg 6%

Potassium: 198.9mg 6%

Sodium: 136.2mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 49%

Calories From Fat: 156.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.