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Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken (Buffet Style)

Crispy Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken Buffet Style Made Easy

Indulge in this comforting Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines crispy chicken with a creamy peanut butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter smooth varieties recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk essential for creamy sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce low-sodium if desired
  • 1/4 cup Water adjust for sauce thickness
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs juicy and tender
  • 2 large Eggs for egg wash
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavor
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs provides crunch

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Medium bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • Meat mallet
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, blend peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, and water until smooth.
  2. Flatten boneless chicken thighs to approximately ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter until smooth.
  4. Dredge each chicken thigh in the egg wash, then generously apply panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F and fry chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Slice chicken, drizzle with peanut butter sauce, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor.

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