Best Penang Chicken Recipes

Chicken Malay Penang (Gulai Ayam) image

Provided by Guy Liddell

Categories Curries

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces or 12 skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
1 cup thin coconut milk
1/2 cup thick coconut milk
3 stalks lemongrass, bruised
15 shallots
10 dried chilies, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes or until soft
1 inch galangal
1 inch fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic
6 candlenuts (kemiri nuts)
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon fennel
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt

Steps:

Pound or grind shallots, chillies, ginger, galangal, garlic and candlenuts into a paste.
Add coriander, cummin, fennel and turmeric together in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat oil in wok and gently fry shallots and chilli paste for 2- 3 minutes until fragrant.
Add dry spices and fry, stirring occasionally for another 2 minutes.
Add chicken pieces and lemon grass and cook, stirring frequently until chicken is well coated with spices.
Add thin coconut milk and salt.
Simmer uncovered, stirring from time to time until chicken is tender and gravy has thickened.
(Approximately 20 minutes) Add thick coconut milk and cook for 2- 3 minutes.
Serve with rice.

Penang Chicken image

Provided by ChloeBaby

Categories Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon indian curry paste, your choice of heat level
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup water
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup onion, large diced
1 red pepper, large diced
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
4 cups baby bok choy, steamed
cooked noodles or rice, for serving

Steps:

Combine Marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
Combine Seasoning Sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
Cut the chicken into thin slices. Place it in the marinade and mix well. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, then drain off excess marinade before cooking.
Heat the oil over high heat. Add the chicken and stir fry for 1-2 minutes, until nearly cooked through.
Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Stir fry the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds, taking care not to burn them.
Add the onion and red pepper, and stir fry for 2 minutes.
Return the chicken to the pan, cook for 1 minutes, just until cooked through.
Mix in the Seasoning Sauce, bring to a boil, then toss in the bok choy and sprinkle on the cilantro.
Serve over noodles or rice.