Chicken Chunks with Peanuts in Spicy Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Chunks with Peanuts in Spicy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanuts; 3 cups peanut oil; 2 each chicken breasts; 1 each egg whites; 1 1/2 tablespoons water chestnut flour; 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon ginger root minced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 tablespoon red vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, dark; 1 tablespoon sherry dry

Servings: persons

1/2 cup peanuts
3 cups peanut oil
2 each chicken breasts
1 each egg whites
1 1/2 tablespoons water chestnut flour
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 tablespoon ginger root minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon red vinegar
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, dark
1 tablespoon sherry dry

1
Trim ends off green onions and cut light green and white part into 1 inch sections.
2
Mix all other sauce ingredients in 2-quart saucepan.
3
Reserve.
4
Pull skin off breasts, then pull chicken meat from bones.
5
Slice meat into 1 inch strips, then crosswise to make 1 inch chunks.
6
In bowl large enough to hold chicken, add egg white to water chestnut flour.
7
Beat mixture with a single chopstick (not an egg beater or whisk).
8
Stir chicken pieces into egg mixture to coat thoroughly.
9
Marinate 5 minutes.

1335

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup peanuts, 3 cups peanut oil, 2 each chicken breasts, 1 each egg whites, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chunks with Peanuts in Spicy Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Chunks with Peanuts in Spicy Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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