Step 1 of 7
- 450 g chicken meat
- 1⁄2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
Marinate chicken meat with curry powder and soy sauce for 15 minutes.
Malaysian Curry Chicken
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Curry chicken varies around the world. This easy curry chicken recipe consists of a splash of coconut milk making it creamy and delicious. Usually served with rice but is also delicious eaten with bread.
Ingredients
Servings:
| 450 g | chicken meat |
| 3 1⁄2 tbsp | curry powder |
| 1 tbsp | light soy sauce |
| 5 | chilli peppers (dried) |
| 3 | candlenut(s) |
| 3 | garlic clove(s) |
| 3 | shallot(s) |
| 2 cm | ginger |
| 3 tbsp | oil |
| 300 ml | water |
| 2 | potatoes |
| 1 | lemongrass stalk(s) |
| 1 | yellow onion(s) |
| 5 | curry leaves stalk(s) |
| 300 ml | coconut milk |
| — | salt |
| — | sugar |
Nutrition per Serving
594 kcal
49 g
32 g
32 g
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Background
This easy curry chicken dish is the standard curry chicken. No fuss, just yummy and creamy curry. Rich in coconut milk and spices, this dish is a must-try. As the chicken pieces are marinated in curry paste before cooking, the taste of the meat is enhanced.
Can onions be used instead of shallots?
Yes, they can. Shallots are generally more intense in taste and are also spicier compared to onions. The best substitute would be red onions. If you can't find any, you may also opt for yellow onions.
What type of curry powder to use?
In Malaysia and Singapore, you may find curry powders specifically for meat, fish or seafood. For this recipe, meat curry powder is used. You may substitute it with any curry powder mixture which contains more chilli powder. Sometimes, dried curry leaves are also added to the curry powder mixture.
Can candlenuts be omitted?
Candlenuts are added to thicken the curry. You may omit them from this recipe, if you prefer. Otherwise, substitute candlenuts with macadamia nuts.
Milk or yogurt to substitute coconut milk
In the Southeast Asian region, milk and yogurt aren't a common choice to be added into curries. Instead, coconut milk is often used since it is easily available. If you do not prefer coconut milk, you may opt to substitute it with 300 ml milk or 250 ml yogurt. Do note that it will not spoil the taste although it would be slightly different.
Cooking curry chicken in slow cooker
Cooking curry chicken in a slow cooker is possible. Simply prepare the ingredients and put them into a slow cooker. Cook the dish for 4 hours on high heat or 6 hours on low heat for tender curry chicken.
Steps to Prepare
Step 2 of 7
- 5 chilli peppers (dried)
- 3 candlenut(s)
- 3 garlic clove(s)
- 3 shallot(s)
- 2 cm ginger
- 3 tbsp curry powder
Soak dried chillies until soft and remove the membranes to reduce the spiciness. Blend candlenuts, garlic, shallots, ginger and dried chillies with curry powder.
Step 3 of 7
- 3 tbsp oil
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add blended chilli paste and cook until fragrant.
Step 4 of 7
- 300 ml water
Add chicken meat and mix well. Cook until the dish is slightly dry. Add water and cook over high heat.
Step 5 of 7
- 2 potatoes
- 1 lemongrass stalk(s)
- 1 yellow onion(s)
- 5 curry leaves stalk(s)
Add potatoes, onions, lemongrass and curry leaves. Once it boils, lower the heat and allow to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
Step 6 of 7
- 300 ml coconut milk
- salt
- sugar
Add coconut milk and cook at high heat again. Once it boils, lower the heat. Add salt and sugar to taste.
Step 7 of 7
Serve with bread or rice.
Published: April 25, 2014
4 Discussions
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3 months ago
I live in the UK. Can anyone recommend a good Brand of Curry Powder to use on making Malaysian Chicken Curry? Thanks
3 months ago
I'm not sure with the selection of curry powder available in the UK. Opt for meat curry powder made in Malaysia, if any.
a month ago
Hello, I am sorry to interrupt - but I can answer Peter's question. Re:curry powder, you can get Adabi curry powder for meat in some oriental supermarkets. :)
a month ago
Also to add - please don't get any of the 'curry powder' from the local supermarkets like Asda or Tesco, they are not the same.
a month ago
I can’t see to get the red texture. I’m following the recipe, could I be using incorrect type of an ingredient?
a month ago
Thank you for your response. I wouldn’t have a clue, is it? I’m using Keens curry powder. Here is the link. https://www.mccormick.com.au/keens/products/curry/keens-traditional-curry-powder
24 days ago
Mira - Community Happiness Manager
That is a turmeric based curry powder. You can see it from the list of ingredients. Choose a curry powder mixture which contains more chilli powder as suggested in the guide above.
a month ago
Hi Grace, can i substitute the curry powder with Aachi Curry Masala powder?
a month ago
Mira - Community Happiness Manager
Aachi has many types of curry powders. Check the ingredients to see if they have chilli powder listed. The curry powder should have a red shade.
4 days ago
I find Ayam malaysian curry powder the best flavor, if you want more red but only slightly hotter buy Korean chilli powder its very mild so you can add quiet a bit, I also used coconut cream [275 ml can] plus wash out can with 150 ml water instead of the 300 ml as listed, gives much richer curry