Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Crispy Singapore Butter Chicken, a delightful Asian fusion dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a luscious buttery sauce infused with aromatic curry leaves.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red chili, sliced (optional)
- 10–12 fresh curry leaves
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a pan, add garlic, chili, and curry leaves. Stir in evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar, soy sauce, and salt. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss fried chicken in the sauce until coated. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Fresh curry leaves are crucial for authentic flavor; substitute with basil if needed.
- Adjust chili and sugar to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Singaporean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
