Chicken Sambal ( Hot and Spicy Malaysian Dish) | Sharvie Cooks |

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped red chili and diced tomato; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chicken pieces; cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine; bring to a simmer.

Add lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; mix well.

Season with salt and pepper to taste; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add chopped coriander, lemon grass, and curry leaves; stir well.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Garnish with sliced green onion before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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