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Chicken Tenders & Katsu Sauce with Rice & Japanese Slaw

Chicken Tenders & Katsu Sauce with Rice & Japanese Slaw

Pre-Prepped | Three Steps | Ready in 15
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
49.5g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Traces of Tree Nuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy

With pre-chopped, pre-marinated ingredients, our new Fresh & Fast recipes are on the table in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights - and busy people. This week, dish up a speedy dinner of chicken tenders coated in a moreish katsu sauce, plus a zingy Japanese slaw for crunch! Heads-up - you'll need a microwave for this recipe! The current labour shortages have impacted availability of ingredients across the entire food supply chain. As such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

chicken tenderloins

1 packet

katsu paste

1 packet

light cooking cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

microwavable basmati rice

(Contains: Soy)

1 stalk

celery

1 bag

coriander

1 bag

Deluxe Slaw Mix

1 packet

sesame dressing

(Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat May be present: Milk)

1 packet

roasted peanuts

(Contains: Peanuts May be present: Tree Nuts, Milk, Sesame, Soy)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

Energy (kJ)2984 kJ
Fat33.7 g
of which saturates11.3 g
Carbohydrate50.3 g
of which sugars11 g
Protein49.5 g
Sodium897 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Heat olive oil in a frying pan over high heat • Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, 3-4 mins each side. Transfer to a plate

2
2

• Return pan to medium heat. Cook katsu paste and cream until bubbling, 1-2 mins. Remove from heat • Microwave rice until steaming, 2-3 mins

3
3

• Thinly slice celery • In a medium bowl, combine celery, torn coriander, slaw mix and sesame dressing • Plate up rice, slaw and chicken. Spoon sauce over chicken • Serve topped with peanuts

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the katsu sauce, finding it warming and delicious. Some felt it tasted more like Indian curry than Japanese katsu.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and easy preparation, with many noting it was ready in just 15 minutes.
  • Suggestions: Several suggested adding a crispy coating to the chicken for a more authentic katsu experience.
  • Portions: A few mentioned wanting more sauce or chicken, while others found the portion sizes perfect.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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