Amazing Malaysian Butter Milk Fried Chicken Recipe!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with less saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more affordable.

Marinate chicken in lime juice, salt, and black pepper for 30 minutes.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add garlic, ginger, and onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in curry leaves and cook for another minute.

Remove the sautéed mixture and set aside.

In a bowl, combine flour and cornstarch; coat the marinated chicken pieces in this mixture.

Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, add the sautéed mixture back in.

Pour in milk and sugar; stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Return the fried chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.

Garnish with spring onions before serving.

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