Cookwith - A Trip Down Memory Lane: Japanese-Inspired Chicken Katsu with Mediterranean Herbed Rice

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola or avocado oil) for frying
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)