Malay Spiced Chicken Stir-Fry

You will need a wok for this recipe.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Spice Mixture

• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice or 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves

• Remaining Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons canola oil
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 3⁄4 inch fresh ginger, peeled & chopped
• 1⁄2 lemon peel, grated
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 2  tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 -3  cups  hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients for the spice mixture in a small bowl.
2. Heat the wok on medium until warm. Add the spice mixture, cook until lightly toasted & fragrant, stirring frequently.
3. Return spice mixture back the the bowl then turn the heat on high. Drizzle the oil in a wok & heat for 30 seconds.
4. Mix in the vegetables & lemon peel, stir-fry for 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Add in the chicken & spice mixture continue to fry until the chicken is no longer pink.
5. Stir in the water, vinegar, sugar, & salt then bring to a boil. Simmer until half the liquid evaporates & the sauce thickens, stir frequently.
6. Spoon the stir-fry mixture over hot rice & serve immediately.