Malay Inspired Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Malay Inspired Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon curry powder; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon galangal (or ginger); 2 -3 tablespoons sambal oelek; ½ teaspoon ground aniseed; 2 -3 mint leaves; 1 pinch saffron; 1 -2 tablespoon slivered almonds; 200 ml coconut milk; 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips (12 - 16 ounces total); 40 g onions, slices (cut into fourths)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon curry powder
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon galangal (or ginger)
2 -3 tablespoons sambal oelek
½ teaspoon ground aniseed
2 -3 mint leaves
1 pinch saffron
1 -2 tablespoon slivered almonds
200 ml coconut milk
2 chicken breasts, cut into strips (12 - 16 ounces total)
40 g onions, slices (cut into fourths)

1
Put Curry powder, garlic, galangal, sambal oelek, anise, mint, saffron, almonds and coconut milk into a food processor and blend together until it makes a nice textured liquid.
2
In a bake pan (might want to oil it lightly so it cleans up easier when you're done)place roughly 1/3 of the onion then pour enough sauce to cover the bottom of the pan.
3
Now add the chicken, topping it with the remaining onion slices.
4
Pour the remaining sauce over top.
5
Leave to marinate for 20 - 45 minutes.
6
Cook uncovered at 400F for about 45 minutes.
7
This is good served over Pandan Rice.

374

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon curry powder, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon galangal (or ginger), 2 -3 tablespoons sambal oelek, and more.

Yes, Malay Inspired Coconut Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Malay Inspired Coconut Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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