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Golden Spice-infused Malaysian Soy Sauce Chicken

Published
Sep 22, 2024
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Ingredients:

  • 4 pieces of chicken, cleaned
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 red curly chili peppers
  • 3 bird’s eye chili peppers
  • 8 green chili peppers
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sambal sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken broth powder (optional, substitute with other broth powder if preferred)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Chicken:

    • Clean the chicken pieces thoroughly. Marinate with turmeric powder and salt for about 15 minutes. You can add a splash of lemon or lime juice if desired.
  2. Fry the Chicken:

    • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the marinated chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics:

    • In the same pan, sauté the sliced onion, red curly chili peppers, bird’s eye chili peppers, green chili peppers, and diced tomato until fragrant.
  4. Combine Sauces:

    • Add soy sauce, sambal sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and chicken broth powder (if using). Stir well to combine.
  5. Cook the Chicken:

    • Return the fried chicken pieces to the pan. Add a little water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Serve:

    • Once cooked, your Malaysian Style Soy Sauce Chicken (Ayam Masak Kicap) is ready to be enjoyed! Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.

This flavorful dish combines the richness of soy sauce and aromatic spices with tender chicken, making it a delightful addition to your dining table. Enjoy the bold flavors of Malaysian cuisine with this easy-to-follow recipe!