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Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe with Crispy Coating

Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe with Crispy Coating

This Easy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe with Crispy Coating combines flavors and textures for a delightful dish that impresses.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 853

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating
  • 4 pieces thin-cut chicken breasts
  • 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

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cooking Spoon
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Prepare the chicken breasts by cutting them into thin pieces.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, and warm water until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine the cornstarch, eggs, all-purpose flour, additional creamy peanut butter, and salt to create a coating mixture.
  4. Dip each piece of chicken into the coating mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
  5. Roll the coated chicken in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet to 1 inch deep over medium-high heat.
  7. Fry the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  8. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  9. Serve with cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 853kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 60gFat: 39g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with different nuts or add your favorite vegetables for a twist. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat to retain crispiness.

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