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Crispy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken

Crispy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken: Your New Family Favorite

This Crispy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken is a quick, savory, and sweet dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Use smooth, processed peanut butter like Jif for the best flavor and consistency.
  • 1/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Adds the perfect balance of sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Brings in that savory umami kick.
  • 2 tablespoons Water To thin the sauce to desired creaminess.
Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Flatten for even cooking.
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Thickens the egg wash.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Provides an irresistible crispy coating.
Optional Add-ins
  • Colorful Veggies Bell peppers or snap peas for added crunch.

Equipment

  • Deep Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • shallow dish
  • Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, and water. Whisk until creamy.
  2. Flatten chicken thighs to ½-inch thickness. Season with salt.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, flour, salt, and a tablespoon of peanut butter sauce until smooth.
  4. Dip each chicken thigh into egg wash, then press into panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  5. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry coated chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Slice fried chicken and drizzle with reserved peanut sauce. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover chicken and peanut sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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