Katsu Chicken curry

• chicken breast4 pounded to 1cm thickness
• plain flour2 tablespoons
• egg1 beaten
• breadcrumbs3½ oz fine
• vegetable oil1 cup frying
• sunflower oil2 tablespoons
• onions2 sliced
• garlic5 chopped cloves
• carrot2 sliced
• plain flour2 tablespoons
• curry powder4 teaspoons
• chicken stock2½ cups
• honey2 teaspoons
• soy sauce4 teaspoons
• bay leaf1
• garam masala1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep:15min › Cook:30min › Ready in:45min

2. 2

   For the curry sauce: Heat oil in medium non-stick saucepan, add onion and garlic and cook until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in carrots and cook over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes.

4. 4

   Add flour and curry powder; cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Gradually stir in stock until combined; add honey, soy sauce and bay leaf.

6. 6

   Slowly bring to the boil.

7. 7

   Turn down heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce thickens but is still of pouring consistency.

8. 8

   Stir in garam masala.

9. 9

   Pour the curry sauce through a sieve; return to saucepan and keep on low heat until ready to serve.

10. 10

    For the chicken: Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

11. 11

    Place flour, egg and breadcrumbs in separate bowls and arrange in a row.

12. 12

    Coat the chicken breasts in flour, then dip them into the egg, then coat in breadcrumbs, making sure you cover both sides.

13. 13

    Heat oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat.

14. 14

    Place chicken into hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes each side.

15. 15

    Once cooked, place on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.

16. 16

    Pour curry sauce over chicken, serve with white rice and enjoy!