Chicken Katsu With Japanese Furikake Superfries Recipe

Name: Chicken Katsu With Japanese Furikake Superfries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) toasted sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) granulated sugar; 1 sheet toasted nori; Pinch salt; 1 bag (650 g) McCain® Superfries Straight Cut

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 mL) toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp (2 mL) granulated sugar
1 sheet toasted nori
Pinch salt
1 bag (650 g) McCain® Superfries Straight Cut

	PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 15m	TOTAL TIME 30m
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

In food processor or blender, pulse sesame seeds, sugar, nori and salt just until fine; set furikake seasoning aside.
Asian Pickled Cucumbers: In bowl, toss together cucumbers, rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt and hot pepper flakes. Let stand for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Sprinkle chicken with salt. Place flour, egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls; dip each piece of chicken in flour, egg and bread crumbs.
In skillet, heat oil; fry chicken in batches, for 3 or 4 minutes per side or until golden and juices run clear.
Meanwhile, bake fries according to package directions; sprinkle with reserved furikake seasoning. Serve chicken with hoisin sauce for dipping, furikake fries and pickled cucumbers.Tip: Nori can be found in the international aisle of most supermarkets.

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