Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken

A nostalgic twist on classic Chinese buffet fare: crispy breaded chicken thighs drizzled with a rich, creamy peanut butter sauce. Think peanut‑buttery, lightly sweet, and irresistibly crunchy comfort food at its finest.

Full Recipe: 

Ingredients 

For the peanut sauce & egg wash:

• ½ cup creamy peanut butter (plus 1 Tbsp more for egg wash)

• ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk

• 2 tsp soy sauce

• ⅓ cup water

For the chicken:

• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs

• 3 large eggs

• 3 Tbsp all‑purpose flour

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

• Oil for deep frying (e.g. peanut oil)

Optional garnish:

• Green onions, chopped

• Sesame seeds

Directions

1. Make the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, and water until creamy and smooth. Add a splash more water if too thick.

2. Prep the chicken: Use a meat mallet to flatten thighs to ~½″ thickness. 

3. Make egg wash: In a bowl, whisk eggs, flour, salt, and 1 Tbsp peanut butter until you get a smooth batter.

4. Coat: Dip chicken in egg wash, then dredge thoroughly in panko. 

5. Fry: Heat ~1″ oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 2–3 min per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.

6. Serve: Slice chicken, drizzle evenly with peanut sauce, and top with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)

• Calories: ~306 kcal

• Carbs: 15 g

• Protein: 26 g

• Fat: 16 g

• Sodium: 1044 mg

• Fiber: 1 g