Nyonya Curry Chicken
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Nyonya Curry Chicken

timer 60 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Nyonya Curry Chicken

About This Recipe

This Malaysian Curry Chicken is a rich, aromatic dish bursting with bold flavors and creamy coconut goodness. Tender chicken legs, marinated in zesty lemon juice, are stir-fried with fragrant ginger, garlic, and onions before being simmered in a luscious Malaysian curry sauce. Hearty potatoes and carrots soak up the savory broth, while coconut milk and rock sugar add a perfect balance of sweetness and depth. The result? A velvety, spiced curry that’s both comforting and exotic. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare yet tastes like it’s been slow-cooked for hours. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its authentic Southeast Asian flair!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken legs 2 pieces (about 300g)
  • potatoes 2 medium (about 300g)
  • carrots 2 medium (about 200g)
The aromatics
  • onion 1 medium (about 150g)
  • broth 500ml
  • rice as needed
The sauce & seasonings
  • olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • Malaysian curry sauce 3 tablespoons
  • coconut milk 400ml
  • rock sugar 1 tablespoon
  • lemon juice 1 tablespoon
  • ginger 2 tablespoons (grated)

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients: 2 chicken legs, chopped onion, peeled and diced potatoes and carrots, and grated ginger.
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Step 2
Cut the chicken legs into pieces and marinate them in lemon juice for a while.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat a pot with olive oil, and stir-fry the grated ginger and garlic, and onion.
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Step 4
Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add the Malaysian curry sauce and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add the carrot and potato pieces, stir-fry evenly, and pour in the broth. Cover the lid and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Step 7
Finally, add the coconut milk and rock sugar, and cook until the sugar dissolves. Season with salt to taste.
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Step 8
Step 8
Serve in a dish.
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Step 9
Step 9
Serve with rice.

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