Lily Kwok’s Chinese Chicken Curry

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 7
Lily Kwok's Chinese Chicken Curry Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons vegetable oil or 6 tablespoons ghee
3 onions , finely chopped
4 cm piece gingerroot , peeled and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves , sliced
4 mild fleshy red chilies , seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
125 ml water
2 1/2 teaspoons plain flour
2 1/2 teaspoons self raising flour
400 -500 ml chicken stock
3 -4 tablespoons cornflour
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , and cut into strips
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 onion , thinly sliced
2 tablespoons peas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
390
Sugar
6g
Fat
23g
Lily Kwok's Chinese Chicken Curry is a delightful combination of flavors that makes for a delicious and nutritious meal. This dish combines the soft taste of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with the slightly sweet flavor of onions, peas, and some red chilies in an exotically spiced curry sauce. This recipe is perfect for those cold winter days when you need a hot and spicy meal to warm you up. The sweet and musky flavor of peas that is important to this dish makes it a comfort food that is also healthy. This Chinese chicken recipe is a favorite of food lovers everywhere.

Instructions

1.Heat the oil in a large wok and fry the onions for 3-4 minutes, until almost tender.
2.Add ginger, garlic, and chilies. Fry for another 2-3 minutes.
3.Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and curry powder.
4.Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture becomes fragrant.
5.Reduce the heat and add water.
6.Blend plain flour and self-raising flour into a smooth paste with a little cold water. Add to the wok and mix well.
7.Slowly pour in the chicken stock, stirring continuously, until the sauce is smooth and well-combined.
8.Add the cornflour to a bowl and mix with a little cold water to make a paste. Add to the sauce and mix well.
9.Add the chicken and stir-fry for a few minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in 2 tablespoons of oil and add the onion and peas.
10.Stir-fry for another 2 minutes, or until the onion is just tender.

PROS

Lily Kwok’s Chinese Chicken Curry is a flavorful and healthy dish.

It is easy to make and can be customized to taste.

CONS

This recipe contains some oil and cornflour, which increase the calorie count slightly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and vitamin C.
It contains onions and ginger which are known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
The chicken provides essential amino acids, and the dish is high in fiber.

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