Chicken with Nanban Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken with Nanban Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken thighs; 1 Green pepper; 1 Red bell pepper; 1/2 Carrot; 1/2 Onion; 20 Shiso leaves; 1 Chili threads; 1 Katakuriko; 1 tbsp each Sake, mirin, and soy sauce; 1 tsp Juice of grated ginger; 2 tbsp each Soy sauce and mirin; 1 tbsp each Sake and sugar; 2 Red chili pepper; 5 tbsp Vinegar

Servings: persons

2 Chicken thighs
1 Green pepper
1 Red bell pepper
1/2 Carrot
1/2 Onion
20 Shiso leaves
1 Chili threads
1 Katakuriko
1 tbsp each Sake, mirin, and soy sauce
1 tsp Juice of grated ginger
2 tbsp each Soy sauce and mirin
1 tbsp each Sake and sugar
2 Red chili pepper
5 tbsp Vinegar

1
Julienne the vegetables into 2-3 mm strips.
2
If you roll the shiso and then slice, it will come out neater.
3
Remove the seeds from the chili pepper and chop finely.
4
Cut off the thick portion of the chicken and cut to make the thickness uniform with the rest of the chicken.
5
Cut into bite-sized pieces and then place in a shallow metal tray.
6
Add the marinade and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
7
Combine all of the nanban sauce ingredients except for the vinegar.
8
Heat it up on the stove.
9
Once the sugar dissolves, pour it over the vegetables while still hot.
10
Once it has cooled, add the vinegar.
11
Coat the chicken with katakuriko and slowly and deliberately deep-fry in 170C oil.
12
Once fried, place right onto the tray with the vegetables and nanban sauce.
13
Once cooled, transfer everything to a container with a lid and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
14
When the time has passed, arrange on a dish, garnish with threaded chili pepper, and it's done.
15
Here is a recipe for Miyazaki Prefecture's well-known chicken nanban:.

154

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Chicken thighs, 1 Green pepper, 1 Red bell pepper, 1/2 Carrot, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Nanban Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken with Nanban Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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