Katsu Chicken Curry | Slimming World
If you’ve ever been to Wagamamas, then you’ll almost definitely have seen someone being served up the ultimate in Japanese comfort food, the famous katsu chicken curry.
With crunchy, breaded chicken, and a silky, satisfying sauce, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the chain’s all-time bestsellers.
It might seem like a wholesome and healthy option, but it’s actually a bit deceptive. A serving in the restaurant will cost you a whopping 28 Syns, so it’s best saved for a special occasion.
Don’t worry though. I’ve worked the Slimming Violet magic and I’ve created a Slimming World katsu curry that’s saintly enough to be served up whenever you fancy it.
Here’s what you need to know…
For the full ingredients list and detailed instructions, see the recipe card at the end of this post. Make sure you check out this important information first though…
Spicentice mix for the perfect katsu curry sauce
The warming, slightly spicy curry sauce is a big part of what makes this dish so special, and a key component of getting this right is making sure that you use just the right mix of spices.
That’s why, for this recipe, I recommend using Spicentice’s Katsu Curry Kit.
It’s Syn free, it’s just £1.59, and it makes the best Japanese style curry sauce that you’ve ever tasted!
Each kit makes 4 generous portions, and makes dinnertimes extra special – especially if you’re short on time or inspiration.
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How many calories and Syns are in this recipe?
There are 288 calories in this Slimming World katsu curry, or 5.5 Syns.
If you want to cut the Syns down a little, you could replace the breadcrumbs from the recipe with your own homemade version, using your Healthy Extra allowance.
Personally though, I think it’s definitely worthwhile to choose Panko and just accept the extra Syns. These breadcrumbs give a real crunch to the chicken, and make for a much more authentic meal.
Do remember that these calorie and Syn values are just for the chicken and katsu sauce, so you should count any side dishes separately!
How to serve your Slimming World katsu curry
This katsu curry recipe is perfect served simply with a side of freshly cooked rice.
For extra speed foods, add a serving of salad.
This meal is particularly good with a salad made from very finely sliced carrot and cucumber. To get the strips extra thin, use a vegetable peeler.
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Low Syn Katsu Chicken Curry
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 2 onions chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 large egg beaten
- 900 ml chicken stock
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey you can use 1 tsp sweetener if you prefer
- 3 tbsp plain flour plus a little extra for dipping your chicken breasts
- 100 grams breadcrumbs Panko are a great option for this recipe
- Spicentice Katsu Curry Spice Mix from Spicentice.com - use code SLIMMINGV20 at checkout to save 20% on all orders
- Low calorie cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan over a medium heat, and spritz with low calorie cooking spray. Fry the onions and carrots for 5-10 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute.
- Meanwhile, cover the chicken breasts with clingfilm and flatten with a rolling pin. Set aside.
- Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees.
- Add the flour, soy sauce, honey, and stock to the pan with onions, carrots, and garlic. Add the Spicentice mix, and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes before blitzing with a hand blender to create a smooth consistency.
- Meanwhile, dip the chicken breasts in a little flour, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumbs. Lay on a baking tray and spritz with low calorie cooking spray. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the outside is golden brown.
- Slice the chicken breast, drizzle over the sauce, and serve with your choice of side dishes. Enjoy!
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Yummm this sounds amazing, I’m definitely going to try this.
Fab, I hope you enjoy it!