Authentic Chicken Nanban
Savor the contrast of tangy vinegar glaze and rich homemade tartar sauce over crispy fried chicken with this Miyazaki classic.
Notes
Chicken Nanban is a legendary dish from Miyazaki, Japan. It features crispy fried chicken drenched in a sweet and tangy soy-vinegar glaze, smothered with a rich, chunky homemade tartar sauce.
Ingredients (2 Servings)
- 1 lb Chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour & 1 Beaten egg
- Nanban Sauce: 3 tbsp Soy sauce, 3 tbsp Rice vinegar, 2 tbsp Sugar, 1 tbsp Mirin
- Tartar Sauce: 1 hard-boiled Egg (mashed), 1/4 Onion (minced), 4 tbsp Japanese Mayo, 1 tsp Lemon juice, Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Make sauces: For Nanban sauce, simmer ingredients in a small pan until sugar dissolves; set aside. For Tartar sauce, mix mashed egg, minced onion, mayo, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prep & dredge chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour, then dip completely into the beaten egg.
- Fry chicken: Heat oil to 170°C (340°F). Deep-fry chicken for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and golden. Drain briefly.
- Glaze: While hot, submerge the fried chicken entirely into the sweet Nanban vinegar glaze for 30 seconds to soak up flavors.
- Serve: Slice the chicken, arrange on a plate, and spoon a mountain of homemade tartar sauce on top.
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