Simple Malaysian Fried Chicken Recipe
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Simple Malaysian Fried Chicken

By: Saadiah Din 
"This is my mother's special, yet simple, recipe that is loved by my family. Chicken marinated in garlic, oyster sauce and curry powder, then fried."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Kamikaze
Beer Beer
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. To Marinate: In a nonporous glass dish or bowl, combine the garlic, oyster sauce and curry powder. Mix together. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Cover dish or bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1/2 hour.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken (disposing of leftover marinade) and fry for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is crispy and brown and juices run clear.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1238 | Total Fat: 96.3g | Cholesterol: 340mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by Nancy   view full review
This recipe is also good prepared with boneless chicken breasts, marinated overnight and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by A. BACCHUS   view full review
This is one of the most delicious chicken recipes I've tasted! I used curry powder instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by Aspiring Chef Rita Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious and easy. I followed recipe to the letter and it turned out great - only one word...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2004 by KALENG   view full review
the weirdest thing is that i tasted none of the oyester sauce nor the curry powder...but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by Kissmyapple   view full review
I was looking for a chicken recipe that didn't have very many ingredients. This fit the bill!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2004 by FOFFOSPEARJIG   view full review
Absolutely stunning! I was worried that it would turn out to be a dry dish, but the chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2005 by CB7777777   view full review
We loved this tasty and unique fried chicken. The ingredients alone were unusual enough to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by DELTAQUEEN50   view full review
My husband and I loved this chicken! So simple, yet with a very intense flavor. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by F.An   view full review
Good....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2005 by JACKLYNJILL   view full review
I wasn't impressed, but my husband loved it.

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