Thai Garlic Chicken
Delicious Thai Crispy Chicken cooks up in just a few minutes for a great weeknight dinner idea.
Servings: 4
Calories: 408kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken breasts cut into small pieces
- 1 Egg
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 Cup flour
- ½ Cup breadcrumbs
- 1-2 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons broth
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Pinch of turmeric
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the peanut butter with the soy sauce, broth, ginger, cumin, crushed garlic cloves and turmeric. Set aside.
- In a small bowl beat the egg with the lemon juice and set aside for breading.
- In a third bowl combine the flour with the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, ginger and salt and pepper.
- Dip the chicken into the egg and then dip in the flour mixture. Toss to coat evenly with flour.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and cook for 3 more minutes stirring so the chicken gets evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve over rice with chopped pepper, mint or basil sprigs and a lime wedge.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Serve with green beans or snow peas or over rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg