{"id":"ff48d136-da03-4128-9468-fbfbfef69418","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ff48d136-da03-4128-9468-fbfbfef69418","source_url":"https://omnivorescookbook.com/crispy-peanut-butter-chicken/","title":"Crispy Peanut Butter Chicken","description":"Extra crunchy crispy chicken bites served with a rich peanut butter sauce that is savory, aromatic, and sweet. Make your favorite takeout peanut butter chicken at home and get a restaurant-level result in no time! {Gluten-Free Adaptable}To make the dish gluten free, use tamari to replace soy sauce, and use dry sherry or chicken broth to replace Shaoxing wine.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT25M","image_url":"https://omnivorescookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230209_Chinese-Peanut-Butter-Chicken_550.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb chicken thigh ((or breast), cut into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces)","item":"chicken thigh ((or breast), cut into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces)","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))","item":"peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1  egg","item":"egg","quantity":1},{"text":"1/3 cup cornstarch ((or more if needed))","item":"cornstarch ((or more if needed))","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 cup unsweetened natural peanut butter","item":"unsweetened natural peanut butter","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup water","item":"water","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 tablespoons soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or chicken broth))","item":"Shaoxing wine ((or chicken broth))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon rice vinegar","item":"rice vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 tablespoon sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 small head broccoli","item":"small head broccoli","quantity":1},{"text":"3 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))","item":"peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))","quantity":3.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove"},{"text":"1 tablespoon minced ginger","item":"minced ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2  green onions (, sliced)","item":"green onions","quantity":2,"preparation":", sliced"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine chicken thigh, vegetable oil, and salt in a big bowl. Add the beaten egg into the bowl with the chicken. Mix well and let marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.","section":"Prep chicken"},{"number":2,"text":"Right before cooking, add the cornstarch. Stir to coat chicken, until it forms an uneven coating with a little dry cornstarch left unattached. If the batter is too wet, you can add a bit more cornstarch.","section":"Prep chicken"},{"number":3,"text":"Add the peanut butter and water into a medium-sized bowl. Stir and mix until the water is fully incorporated. Add the rest of the ingredients, one liquid at a time, and stir until smooth.","section":"Sauce"},{"number":4,"text":"Heat 1/4 cup water in a large skillet over medium heat until boiling. Add the broccoli and cover the pan. Let steam for 1 minute, or until the broccoli reaches the desired texture. Transfer the broccoli to a big plate and set aside. Wipe any excess water from the pan with a paper towel.","section":"Stir fry"},{"number":5,"text":"Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in the same skillet until hot. Add chicken all at once and spread into a single layer. Separate chicken pieces with a pair of tongs or chopsticks.","section":"Stir fry"},{"number":6,"text":"Cook without touching the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom turns golden. Flip to brown the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.","section":"Stir fry"},{"number":7,"text":"If there’s no oil in the pan, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, along with garlic, ginger, and green onion. Cook and stir a few times until it releases the fragrance.","section":"Stir fry"},{"number":8,"text":"Pour the sauce into the pan. Stir and cook until it thickens slightly, 1 minute or so. Transfer the sauce to a medium-sized bowl.","section":"Stir fry"},{"number":9,"text":"When you’re ready to serve, pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and serve hot as a main dish. The chicken will remain crispy if you pour the sauce on it right before eating.","section":"Stir fry"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:56:03.7216+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:56:03.7216+00:00"}