Malay Spiced Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Malay Spiced Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spice Mixture; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; Remaining Ingredients; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled & chopped; 1/2 lemon peel, grated; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips; 2/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 -3 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

Spice Mixture
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Remaining Ingredients
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled & chopped
1/2 lemon peel, grated
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 -3 cups hot cooked rice

1
Combine all the ingredients for the spice mixture in a small bowl.
2
Heat the wok on medium until warm. Add the spice mixture, cook until lightly toasted & fragrant, stirring frequently.
3
Return spice mixture back the the bowl then turn the heat on high. Drizzle the oil in a wok & heat for 30 seconds.
4
Mix in the vegetables & lemon peel, stir-fry for 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Add in the chicken & spice mixture continue to fry until the chicken is no longer pink.
5
Stir in the water, vinegar, sugar, & salt then bring to a boil. Simmer until half the liquid evaporates & the sauce thickens, stir frequently.
6
Spoon the stir-fry mixture over hot rice & serve immediately.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spice Mixture, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Malay Spiced Chicken Stir-Fry 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.

Malay Spiced Chicken Stir-Fry

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