Nyonya Chicken Recipe
 Malaysian Recipes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp
800 g/ 1 3/4 lb
2
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
1 1/2 tsp
1


 

vegetable oil
chicken portions, cut into large bite-size pieces
fresh red chilies, sliced into rings
dark soy sauce
light soy sauce
light brown sugar
onion, sliced into 5 mm/ 1/4 in ring
sesame oil for sprinkling
toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Method:

1. In a wok or large frying pan (skillet) over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and fry until evenly browned.

2. Using a slotted spoon transfer to paper towels to drain. Add chilies to pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Return chicken to pan. Add soy sauces, sugar and 4 tablespoons water. Bring to a simmer. Stir, cover pan then cook gently for 10  minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in onion, re-cover pan and continue to cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear when pierced with a sharp knife and onion is soft. Sprinkle in a few drops of sesame oil. Serve scattered with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

Serves 3-4.