Malaysian Spiced Chicken
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
The ingredient list may appear lengthy but its blend of spices give this Malaysian dish its characteristic flavors.
Ingredients
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12 ouncesskinless, boneless chicken thighssee savings
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2 teaspoonsground coriandersee savings
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1-1/2 teaspoonsground cuminsee savings
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1 teaspoonground turmericsee savings
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1 teaspoonground nutmegsee savings
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3/4 teaspoonground cinnamonsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonground red peppersee savings
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1/4 teaspoonground clovessee savings
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2/3 cupwatersee savings
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1/4 cupcider vinegarsee savings
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3 tablespoonssugarsee savings
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1 tablespooncornstarchsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1 tablespooncooking oilsee savings
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1 tablespoongrated fresh gingersee savings
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4 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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2 mediumonions, cut into thin wedgessee savings
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1 mediumred or green sweet pepper, cut into strips (1 cup)see savings
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1/2 stalklemon grass, cut into 2-inch pieces, or 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peelsee savings
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2 cupshot cooked couscous or ricesee savings
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3 tablespoonscoarsely chopped roasted peanutssee savings
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Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)see savings
Directions
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Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. In a medium bowl combine coriander, cumin, turmeric, nutmeg, cinnamon, ground red pepper, and cloves. Add chicken; stir to coat. Set aside.
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For sauce, in a small bowl stir together water, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
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Pour cooking oil into a wok or large skillet. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Preheat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry ginger and garlic in hot oil for 15 seconds. Add onions, sweet pepper, and lemon grass or lemon peel; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from the wok. Discard lemon grass, if used.
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Add chicken mixture to the hot wok. Stir-fry chicken for 3 to 4 minutes or until no pink remains, scraping the bottom of the wok constantly to prevent spices from sticking. Push chicken from the center of the wok.
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Stir sauce. Add sauce to the center of the wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Return cooked vegetables to the wok. Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through. Serve immediately with hot cooked couscous or rice. Sprinkle with peanuts. Garnish with fresh rosemary, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
Make-ahead tip
Prepare vegetables; cover and chill up to 4 hours.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 456 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 19 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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