A Malaysian Classic Made Easy! Kam Heong Chicken Stir-Fry 甘香鸡 Chinese Fragrant Chicken Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while soy sauce is more accessible.

Cut 320 g of boneless chicken leg into small pieces

Marinate chicken with 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, and 1 tbsp curry powder

Mix well and add 3 tbsp corn flour, then mix again

Add a little oil to help seal the meat and mix again

Refrigerate marinated chicken for at least 1 hour

Prepare sauce by mixing 200 mL water, 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, and 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

Heat oil in a pan for shallow frying

Place marinated chicken in the hot oil and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown

Turn chicken to cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes

Remove chicken from oil and set aside

In the same pan, leave about 2 tbsp oil and add 1/2 sliced red onion, 1 sliced red chili, 1 sliced lemongrass, 2 sliced kaffir lime leaves, 2 sprigs of curry leaves, and 1 tsp rehydrated dried prawns

Fry aromatics until fragrant, then add 3 chopped cloves of garlic

Add prepared sauce to the pan and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute

Add 1 tsp sugar to the sauce

Thicken sauce with corn starch solution to desired consistency

Add back the fried chicken and mix well with the sauce

Turn heat to high and reduce sauce slightly before serving

Cooking Techniques

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