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Peanut Butter Chicken

The perfect takeout copycat, this Peanut Butter Chicken is crispy, tender, flavorful and one of the best dinnertime recipes ever.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 853kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 thin-cut chicken breasts about 1 pound and ½ inch thick
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying
  • Cooked rice for serving optional
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl whisk the ¾ cup peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, and warm water. Set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl add the cornstarch
  • In a separate shallow bowl combine the eggs, flour, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, and salt.
  • Lastly, in another separate shallow bowl add the panko breadcrumbs.
  • In a medium skillet add oil so it’s 1-inch deep. Heat over medium-high heat while you coat your chicken.
  • First dredge the chicken lightly in the cornstarch, shaking off excess. Second, dip into the egg mixture to coat evenly letting excess drip off. Third, coat in the panko.
  • Fry the chicken, 2 at a time for about 2-3 at a time until both sides are golden brown, and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • 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.
  • Serve drizzled or coated in the peanut butter sauce with rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

  1. Like all fried foods, this is best eaten right after being made.
  2. This can be frozen, see above on how to make that.
  3. If you do not have panko you can use crushed cornflakes or crushed ritz crackers instead.
  4. You can use crunchy peanut butter in your sauce if you'd like.
  5. Double this recipe if you want more on hand or to save for later.
  6. Make sure you are using thin cut chicken.
  7. Serve with any of your favorite takeout side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 853kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 1272mg | Potassium: 1156mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 4mg