Easy Malaysian Coconut Chicken | Chicken Recipes for Dinner #chicken #malaysianfood

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while white sugar is commonly available.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in crushed garlic, sliced red chilies, and chopped lemongrass; cook until fragrant.

Add boneless chicken thighs and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle in ground turmeric, ground coriander, and ground cumin; stir to coat the chicken.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and add curry leaves; stir well.

Cover and simmer on low heat until chicken is tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with desiccated coconut and optional green long chili peppers.

Cooking Techniques

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