Chicken nanban with tartare sauce
Crisp egg-coated chicken tossed in a sweet and sour glaze, then spooned with a creamy tartare sauce.
- Time40 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.82 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the soy sauce, vinegar and sugar in a small pan. Warm gently until the sugar melts, then take off the heat.
- 2
Mix the mayonnaise, gherkins and boiled egg in a bowl for the tartare sauce.
- 3
Toss the chicken in the flour, then dip each piece in the beaten egg.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
9 min - 5
Dip each hot piece into the sweet and sour glaze for a few seconds.
- 6
Serve on the rice with a spoonful of tartare sauce.
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