Peanut Oven-Fried Chicken With Citrus-Ginger Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Peanut Oven-Fried Chicken With Citrus-Ginger Sauce
15 min.
4
421kcal

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If you're seeking a deliciously unique and health-conscious main dish, look no further than our Peanut Oven-Fried Chicken with Citrus-Ginger Sauce! This flavorful recipe is not only dairy-free but also packed with protein, making it a perfect choice for lunch or dinner. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, you'll have a scrumptious meal ready to serve in no time.

Imagine tender chicken breast tenders coated in a delightful crispy peanut and cracker crust, bringing both crunch and richness to every bite. The combination of creamy peanut butter and aromatic peanut oil elevates the flavor profile, while the light roast peanut flour adds a nutty essence that is simply irresistible.

The accompanying citrus-ginger sauce is the real showstopper—a vibrant mix of fresh ginger, zesty lime, and sweet orange juice that perfectly balances the savory notes of the chicken. With a touch of soy sauce and sweet chili sauce, this glaze offers a delightful tang that cuts through the richness, enhancing the overall experience.

This recipe serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or when you have friends over. Plus, with a caloric count of just 421 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Impress your loved ones with this innovative twist on oven-fried chicken that showcases the incredible flavors of USA-grown peanuts!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds chicken breast 
  • tablespoons creamy peanut butter with usa-grown peanuts
  •  egg whites 
  • tablespoons ginger fresh grated ( 1 2-inch piece)
  • teaspoons juice of lime 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • 0.3 cup roast peanut flour made light with usa-grown peanuts
  • 1.5 teaspoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred with usa-grown peanuts
  • 0.3 cup peanuts 
  • servings peanuts chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 16  saltines 
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  • 0.3 cup chilli sauce sweet

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Process crackers and peanuts in a blender or food processor 30 to 45 seconds or until finely ground. Stir together cracker mixture, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Whisk egg whites just until foamy.
  4. Place a wire rack coated with cooking spray in a parchment paper-lined 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Dredge chicken tenders in peanut flour; dip in egg whites, and dredge in cracker mixture.
  5. Place chicken on wire rack.
  6. Bake at 425 for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and done, turning once after 12 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, squeeze juice from grated ginger into a small bowl; discard solids.
  8. Combine ginger juice, orange juice, and next 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse 2 to 3 times or until smooth and well blended.
  9. Serve immediately with chicken tenders.
  10. Garnish, if desired.
  11. Note: We tested with 12% fat light roast peanut flour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories421kcal
Protein38.53%
Fat36.64%
Carbs24.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.88
Glycemic Load
1.54
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
24.033043817334%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
2.69mg
Naringenin
0.45mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:420.68kcal
21.03%
Fat:17.23g
26.5%
Saturated Fat:3.09g
19.32%
Carbohydrates:26.26g
8.75%
Net Carbohydrates:22.9g
8.33%
Sugar:10.69g
11.87%
Cholesterol:90.72mg
30.24%
Sodium:1041.4mg
45.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.76g
81.52%
Vitamin B3:19.46mg
97.28%
Selenium:51.31µg
73.3%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
60.08%
Manganese:0.9mg
44.99%
Phosphorus:429.53mg
42.95%
Vitamin B5:2.57mg
25.67%
Potassium:872.56mg
24.93%
Magnesium:84.52mg
21.13%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.93%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.36%
Copper:0.37mg
18.35%
Folate:71.44µg
17.86%
Vitamin C:12.96mg
15.71%
Fiber:3.36g
13.43%
Iron:2.4mg
13.33%
Zinc:1.85mg
12.3%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.28%
Vitamin A:332.87IU
6.66%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.13%
Calcium:41.34mg
4.13%
Vitamin K:4.22µg
4.02%
Source:My Recipes