Malay Spicy Chicken
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Malay Spicy Chicken, a traditional dish bursting with warm spices and tender chicken pieces. This recipe combines...
- Prep time
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- Cook time
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- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 gram chicken breast cubed
- 2 onions cubed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger crushed
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 1 teaspoon turmeric ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon rind
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- 1
Combine cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, red pepper, and cloves in a medium-hot wok. Lightly toast until fragrant. Remove the mixture to a bowl.
- 2
Increase the wok's heat, add a little oil, and when sizzling, add the onions, garlic, ginger, and lemon peel. Stir-fry until lightly browned.
- 3
Remove the onion mixture and stir-fry the chicken in small batches. Once all cooked, return all the chicken to the wok and add the spice mixture. Stir through the chicken.
- 4
Stir in the water, sugar, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil until half of the water mixture evaporates and thickens into a tasty red gravy.
- 5
Serve garnished with coriander alongside a cup of rice.