Chicken Nanban
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Chicken Nanban

チキン南蛮

Crispy fried chicken soaked in sweet vinegar nanban sauce and topped with generous tartar sauce — a Miyazaki Prefecture invention that became a nationwide Japanese comfort classic.

Total
40 min
Serves
2
Level
Medium

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip in beaten egg, dust in flour.

    About 5 min

  2. Fry in oil at 170°C for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a rack.

    About 15 min

  3. Make nanban sauce: mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar with a splash of water. Bring to a brief simmer.

    About 3 min

  4. While chicken is hot, dip each piece in nanban sauce for 30 seconds to soak.

    About 3 min

  5. Make tartar sauce: mix mayo, chopped hard-boiled egg, pickles, and onion. Spoon generously over chicken. Serve with rice.

    About 5 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Calories
620
Protein
38 g
Carbs
44 g
Fat
30 g
Fibre
2 g
Sugar
14 g
Sodium
980 mg

Contains: wheat, egg, soy

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Recipe by Boon Tools.