Chicken Katsu

I would say this is a quick eats, but it can be a bit consuming with each step and depending on the size of the meat, it can take a bit longer.  But overall, it's pretty easy. 

Recipe:
- chicken or pork cutlets (thin as possible)
- flour
- egg
- panko

Cover the chicken in flour, then in egg & then in the panko.  Fry in a pan.

Verdict:
We had it with a side of rice & miso soup.  We both love it.  Who doesn't love fried chicken?!

Quick Eats: Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken is a favorite in our house.  It's an easy dish to make, cheap and fast.  Plus it's great as left overs.

 Recipe:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil 
- 4-7  Thai chili pepper, minced 
- 1 tbsp sugar 
- 1-2 packages thai basil or regular basil 
- 1 lb ground chicken  (or pork)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce 

Mince garlic and chili pepper together. Clean and pick basil leaves from their stem.

Fry the garlic and chili pepper in oil over high heat. When garlic starts to turn brown, drop the ground chicken/pork in. Stir constantly. Once cooked, add sugar and fish sauce. Next add Thai basil and mix into meat till cooked down.  Serve hot with rice.





Verdict:
 As always a favorite.  We made it with ground pork tonight since the grocery store was out of ground chicken.  It was super delicious and ate it with some edamame.