Description
This Crispy Peanut Butter Chicken with Sweet Sauce is a unique and flavorful twist on classic fried chicken. Juicy boneless chicken thighs are coated in a savory peanut butter egg wash, breaded with crunchy panko, and fried to golden perfection. Served with a rich and creamy peanut butter dipping sauce made with sweetened condensed milk and soy sauce, it’s a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory—ideal for dinner or a fun appetizer!
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter (plus 1 tablespoon for egg wash)
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/3 cup water (plus more as needed)
1 pound boneless chicken thighs
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
Make the Peanut Butter Sauce
In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, and water until smooth. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach a creamy drizzling consistency. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
Use a meat mallet to flatten chicken thighs to about 1/2-inch thickness for even cooking.
Make the Egg Wash
In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter until it forms a smooth, pancake-like batter.
Bread the Chicken
Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish. Dip each chicken thigh into the egg wash, then dredge in panko, pressing gently to coat thoroughly.
Fry the Chicken
Heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
Slice and Serve
Slice the fried chicken and drizzle with the reserved peanut butter sauce before serving.
Notes
Adjust the thickness of the peanut butter sauce with extra water if needed.
Use a thermometer to maintain consistent frying temperature for best results.
Serve with jasmine rice, slaw, or lettuce wraps for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired,
