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Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken

Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe with Crispy Coating

This Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken is a delightful dish combining crispy chicken and creamy peanut sauce, perfect for your family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 853
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating
  • 4 pieces thin-cut chicken breasts or substitute with tofu or shrimp
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter for egg mixture
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying enough to fill skillet 1 inch deep
  • Cooked rice for serving optional
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Shallow Bowls
  • medium skillet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, and warm water. Set aside.
  2. In a shallow bowl, add the cornstarch.
  3. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the eggs, flour, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, and salt.
  4. In another separate shallow bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. In a medium skillet, add oil so it’s 1-inch deep. Heat over medium-high heat while coating the chicken.
  6. First, dredge the chicken lightly in the cornstarch, shaking off excess.
  7. Second, dip into the egg mixture to coat evenly, letting excess drip off.
  8. Third, coat in the panko.
  9. Fry the chicken, 2 at a time, for about 2-3 minutes until both sides are golden brown, and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  10. Remove the chicken to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate and let rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing into ½ inch wide pieces.
  11. Serve drizzled or coated in the peanut butter sauce with rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 853kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 60gFat: 39gSodium: 1272mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with other proteins or add vegetables for a twist on this classic dish.

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