Our Family's Chicken Nanban Recipe

Name: Our Family's Chicken Nanban
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken Thigh or Breast Meat; 1 Cake flour; 1 Beaten egg; 1 Vegetable oil (for deep frying); 1 Tartar Sauce; 1 * Or Plum Tartar Sauce; 100 ml Vinegar; 75 ml Mirin; 50 ml Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Honey; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Ketchup; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 dash Pepper; 1 or 2, (to taste) Red chili pepper

Servings: persons

2 Chicken Thigh or Breast Meat
1 Cake flour
1 Beaten egg
1 Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
1 Tartar Sauce
1 * Or Plum Tartar Sauce
100 ml Vinegar
75 ml Mirin
50 ml Soy sauce
2 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Ketchup
1/2 tsp Salt
1 dash Pepper
1 or 2, (to taste) Red chili pepper

1
Nanban sauce: Combine all of the ingredients marked by , and heat until the sugar dissolves.
2
(Make sure not to reduce the liquid too much)
3
Cut off the excess fat from the meat and cut into bite-sized pieces.
4
Coat the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
5
Dip the chicken in the beaten egg.
6
Fry the chicken in 180C oil.
7
Once the chicken has turned golden brown, drain the pieces on paper towels to remove the excess oil.
8
Soak in the nanban sauce while it's still hot.
9
Make sure to coat all sides evenly.
10
Place the chicken on a plate, and cover with plenty of tartar sauce.
11
It's done.

518

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Chicken Thigh or Breast Meat, 1 Cake flour, 1 Beaten egg, 1 Vegetable oil (for deep frying), and more.

Yes, Our Family's Chicken Nanban 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!

Our Family's Chicken Nanban

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Variations & substitutions

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