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Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken

Crispy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken That's Better Than Takeout

Crispy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken is the ultimate comfort food with a creamy peanut butter sauce that delights the taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Use processed varieties for smoother sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water Adjust for desired consistency.
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Flatten for even cooking.
  • 2 large Eggs For egg wash.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For egg wash consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For crunchy coating.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • Meat mallet
  • Frying pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, and water until smooth.
  2. Pound the boneless chicken thighs to about ½-inch thickness and pat dry.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, and a tablespoon of peanut butter for egg wash.
  4. Dip the chicken in the egg wash, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat oil to 350°F and fry the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Slice or keep the chicken whole, then drizzle with peanut butter sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.

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