Chicken Nanban: Easy Recipe for Juicy Flavorful Comfort Food
This Chicken Nanban recipe is a delightful blend of juiciness and flavor, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat in panko.
- Deep fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic to the marinade.
- Serve with a side of rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken Nanban, comfort food, easy recipe, Japanese cuisine