Irresistibly Crispy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken
A delightful blend of crispy chicken coated in a rich peanut butter sauce, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Peanut butter
- 1/4 cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, and water. Mix thoroughly until smooth and set aside.
- Pound the chicken to about ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet for even cooking.
- Whisk together the eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter in a shallow dish for the dredging station.
- Dip each flattened chicken thigh into the egg wash, then press into panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the breaded chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the pan, slice, and drizzle with peanut sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with steamed jasmine rice or a fresh garden salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg