Spicy Fried Chicken

[BeezeeBee]

In Malaysia - a land blessed with diverse and delicious food - Nasi Kandar restaurants are very popular. Many are open 24 x 7. We would go there for breakfasts of roti canai with dhall curry, or for lunches and dinners of rice with an array of different curries. The food is largely Indian food with some Malay influences.

One of the favourites at Nasi Kandar places is the Spicy Fried Chicken. Tasty, aromatic chicken marinated in a blend of spices. Try it  Recipe linked to airfryer times list JD.



INGREDIENTS

1.5 kg chicken, chopped into 12 pieces
Oil, for deep frying (omit if using airfryer)

Spice paste:
2 tbsp honey
2 onions, quartered
2.5 cm ginger
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp meat curry powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp salt, or to taste
2 sprigs curry leaves

STEPS
Blend spice paste ingredients. Speed 8, 30 secs. Repeat until you get a paste.

Marinade chicken for at least 8 hours.

If deep-frying, fry in a wok over medium heat until crispy.

If airfrying, fry bone-in pieces in preheated machine 200C,10 mins. 150C, 10 mins. Another 2-5 mins 180C to get nicer colour, if necessary. Baste with leftover paste each time you check on the chicken. I did that every 5 mins.

Airfry boneless pieces at 140C, 8 mins. 180C 6-8 mins. Spray with oil before frying. Baste at regular intervals.

Recipe adapted from "Famous Street Food of Penang"

members' comments

CP - Mmmn this is soooo delicious. I baked a couple of pieces for one person in a dish in the oven 180^oC / 40 mins. Coated vegies in some garlic infused olive oil and a couple of drips over the chicken. I used chicken with the skin on so it already has some fat to cook in. I'll freeze the rest of my chicken for later. Fingerlickin good BZB - thank you.

CC - Here is the link to the Malaysian Meat Curry Powder. Happy Cooking.

courton - I made this dish and it was devoured by all. I found some of the thigh fillets were a bit uncooked and so I cooked it for 4 minutes longer. Thanks for another great recipe BZB.

[CreamPuff63]

BZB I was just about to go to the shop to see if I could find some curry leaves, and then I saw meat curry powder. What's that? Normal curry powder off a supermarket shelf or a specialty Asian one?

[judydawn]

Thanks for the recipe BZB, your food is amazing and I love the stories you preface each authentic recipe with.

[BeezeeBee]

CP I use Baba's meat curry powder. There's another one for fish. I get it from an Asian grocery store.

[JulieO]

Thank you Bee!  Another one on the list to try. 

[cookie1]

I can't wait to try this one after the Golden Fragrant Chicken was so enjoyed by us all. Thanks BZB.

[mrsb]

CP I use Baba's meat curry powder. There's another one for fish. I get it from an Asian grocery store.

Bzb would you mind listing the ingredients (on packet) for the meat curry powder?

[CreamPuff63]

coriander, chilli, cumin, fennel, tumeric, dhal, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves and other spices.
No MSG, additives or preservatives. 100% natural ingredients. Made from clean dry spices. A cholesterol free food. $2.15 for a huge packet.

[Cornish Cream]

This looks soooo good BZB I must look for the brand of curry powder you use here.

[Itsnotartitsdinner]

Yum will try when Philip returns Bzb

[Kimmyh]

Yummy BZB and thanks for sharing with a story too. I'm off to find the curry powder too.

[CreamPuff63]

I'm going to try baking in the oven. I had thought maybe par steam in the Varoma and then crisped up in the oven.  Whats your thoughts BZB or just do it all in the oven?

[BeezeeBee]

CP, I have never tried that technique before. Cooked this chicken for the first time yesterday. Sorry I can't be of much help

[BeezeeBee]

CP, on second thoughts, I'd make it in the oven if it was me

[CreamPuff63]

Ok, marinating tonight. Will cook fir dinner tomorrow