A staple of home kitchens, teishoku diners and casual restaurants, chicken nanban originated in the southern Japanese city of Miyazaki but is now loved all over Japan. Prized for its crisp exterior and its combination of sweet-sour sauce with creamy, tartare flavours, it’s become a well-loved favourite well beyond its regional roots.
This version takes inspiration from crunchier karaage with potato starch for its final coating. Serve it with steamed Japanese rice with dustings…

