Turmeric Chicken

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4.6

27 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    292 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Malaysian

Turmeric Chicken

Turmeric chicken is a Malay recipe. Chicken is marinated with turmeric and cooked. Easy turmeric chicken recipe with chicken, turmeric, & chili.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 oz (250g) skinless and boneless chicken meat breast or thigh and cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1 red chili deseeded and cut into thick strips
  • 2 oz (60g) French bean cut into 2-inch (5cm) strips
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken with turmeric powder and oyster sauce for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat up a wok and add the oil. Stir-fry the onion until aromatic, then add the chicken and stir quickly a few times.
  3. Add the red chili and French beans, and stir well to combine with the other ingredients in the wok.
  4. Add the water to the wok and continue to cook the chicken.
  5. Add the sugar and salt (to taste), and continue stirring until the chicken is cooked through. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

  • Turmeric powder is derived from the turmeric root. You can get the spice easily at the spice aisle at regular supermarkets or Asian supermarkets. Turmeric powder is yellow in color and has a nice aroma.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2people Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 302mg (13%) Potassium 621mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 444IU (9%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Potassium 621mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 444IU 9%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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