The BEST Sushi Sandwiches!
Sushi sandwiches are officially my new favourite obsession. And by new favourite obsession I mean I’ve had about 14 of these over the last week 😂 (please don’t underestimate my ability to throw copious amount of fried chicken down my neck in any formation it comes in). Sushi sandwiches are perfect for a tasty lunch, easy to make ahead and incredibly versatile too. Most sushi sandwich recipes out there resemble classic sushi fillings, just in the formation of a sandwich. You know here at DGBMH I like to take things to the next level, so here we’ve got the classic chicken katsu stuffed inside. Both sushi sandwiches and chicken katsu are both incredibly easy to make. Follow me…
Chicken Katsu
First things first, just to blow out any cobwebs –
Best Chicken for Chicken Katsu?
I usually go for breast, but you can definitely use thigh as well. In all cases it needs to be boneless and skinless. You’ll also need to pound them so they are even sized, meaning they’ll cook evenly and be thin enough to use in a sushi sandwich.
How thin to pound the chicken?
I recommend around the 1/2″ mark. The chicken will shrink slightly when cooking (meaning the thickness will ever so slightly increase) so just be aware of that. It is more important however to make sure the chicken is even thickness throughout.
How to pound chicken (quick summary)
Making Chicken Katsu
Alrighty, chicken pounded, let’s talk dredging. You’ll need 3 medium shallow bowls: 1st flour, 2nd egg and 3rd Panko.
What are Panko Breadcrumbs?
Panko crumbs are Japanese breadcrumbs. They’re light and slightly larger than regular breadcrumbs, which means they’re extra crispy when fried. It’s important to season both the flour and Panko with a hefty pinch of salt and pepper. It’s also important to make sure you fully coat the chicken at each stage, most importantly the Panko. Once dredged, place to one side and repeat.
How to fry Chicken Katsu
First of all, it’s gotta be fried. No baking today folks, we want calories and we want them now. A lot of recipes actually deep fry the chicken, but I much prefer a shallow fry. I don’t see the need to deep fry the chicken in this instance, so it seems a waste of oil. You need just enough to cover the chicken about half way up (depending on how thin your chicken is that’s just over a cup in a large skillet).
Best oil for shallow frying?
You want an oil with a high smoking point such as vegetable or sunflower oil. Stay away from olive oil, it can’t take the heat. It’s important that the oil is sizzling hot before you place in the chicken. If the oil isn’t hot enough, the chicken will just absorb the oil and not get crispy. Test the oil with a few crumbs beforehand.
Sushi Sandwiches
Here’s where things get fun! Before you get started you want to make sure your ingredients are cool before you make the sandwiches (i.e. the chicken). If it’s still warm it’ll steam the sandwich and make them incredibly difficult to make.
Chicken Katsu Sushi Sandwich Ingredients
Chicken Katsu – Dice off the very edges to make square. Nori – Dried sheets of seaweed. Sushi Rice – Cooked short grain rice, no need for rice vinegar/sugar. Lettuce – Can sub cabbage. Mayo – Japanese Mayo (Kewpie Mayo), found in Asian stores/online – can sub regular full fat mayo. Tonkatsu Sauce – A BBQ/Worcestershire style Japanese sauce. A katsu essential.
How to make Sushi Sandwiches (quick summary)
Can I make Sushi Sandwiches ahead of time?
Sure can! In this instance the chicken and lettuce will obviously soften the longer they rest, but to make ahead of time just keep wrapped in cling film and pop in the fridge until needed (I usually use within 1-2 days, longer at your discretion). If you’re looking for more Asian style mash ups then definitely check out my Sweet and Sour Chicken Stuffed Spring Rolls! For more easy and delicious lunch ideas check out these too:
Chicken Sandwiches and Wraps
Avocado Chicken Roll Ups Buffalo Chicken Crunchwraps Crispy Chicken Wraps Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich BBQ Chicken Wraps
Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe shall we?!
How to make Chicken Katsu Sushi Sandwiches (Full Recipe & Video)
For more delicious sandwich recipes check out my second blog Something About Sandwiches! Yeah, I’m kinda secretly obsessed with sandwiches…
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