Peanut Crusted Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce

Here at The Buttered Home, we’re all about creating recipes that bring joy to your taste buds and your family. Today, we’re sharing a delicious dish: Peanut Crusted Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce.

This combination of crunchy peanuts, tender chicken, and a savory and sweet sauce is sure to take your dining experience to a new level. Let’s get cooking!

We love showing how you can have a quality meal made with wholesome ingredients in a short amount of time. Recipes like our INSTANT POT PULLED PORK illustrate this well.

Cooking from scratch doesn’t have to be intimidating nor time consuming. Let’s show you how to get a delicious chicken dinner done in under 30 minutes!

This recipe was inspired by most recent opportunity to attend the ALABAMA PEANUT PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION‘s Farm to Table Harvest tour in September of 2023.

I was fortunate to get to meet some of Alabama’s finest farmers and their families and learn about what it means to farm in our great state. There is so much more to farming that just farm to table. Years of research and development go into our food. For now and for years to come.

Take a look at the ARTICLE about that tour! We had such a great time!

Ingredients

For the Peanut Crusted Chicken:

– 1 to 2 pounds chicken breast

– 1 cup peanuts

– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

– 2 tablespoons butter

– 2 tablespoons avocado oil

For the Sweet and Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce:

– 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

– 2 tablespoons sesame oil

– 2 tablespoons hot sauce

– 1 to 3 tablespoons water

– 2 tablespoons honey

Step by Step Instructions for Peanut Crusted Chicken

1. Prepare the Peanut Crust:

  Preheat oven to 350. Carefully grind or chop peanuts to the size of breadcrumbs. Place in a shallow dish and set aside.

2. Season and Coat the Chicken:

 Season chicken breasts with garlic, onion and cayenne powder on both sides. Melt butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Coat chicken with reserved chopped peanuts.

3. Sauté the Chicken:

   Carefully place the peanut-crusted chicken breasts into the heated SKILLET. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the crust is golden brown.

4. Finish in the Oven:

Place seared chicken in a baking dish and cover with remainder of chopped peanuts. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes for thick breasts or 15 minutes for thin. Until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

5. Prepare the Peanut Butter Sauce:

While the chicken is cooking, mix peanut butter, sesame oil, hot sauce and honey.

The mixture will be kind of thick. Use the water, one teaspoon at a time to thin to your desired consistency.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

Serve the sauce drizzled over the chicken or on the side to dip! Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use other nuts for the crust?

Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different nuts like almonds, cashews, or a mix of your favorites to create your unique crust.

Is the sauce very spicy?

The level of spiciness can be adjusted by controlling the amount of hot sauce you add. Start with a smaller amount and add more if you prefer a spicier sauce.

Can I use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast?

Yes, you can use boneless chicken thighs with this recipe. You may need to lessen the cooking time accordingly to ensure they are thoroughly cooked.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, making it a great option for those with gluten sensitivities.

Peanut Crusted Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce is a delightful dish that brings together the goodness of peanuts and tender chicken, topped with a zesty peanut butter sauce.

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more! As a bonus, the sauce alone is a great dipping sauce too!

How to Video:

Click HERE or on the above photo for the video on how to make it!