Malaysian Belacan Fried Chicken

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Belacan Fried Chicken - crispy and juicy Malaysian fried chicken marinated with cilantro and Asian seasonings. So delicious!

Belacan fried chicken marinated with cilantro and Asian seasonings.
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Malaysia has some of the best foods that the world has to offer and I am not even biased.

If you have traveled to Malaysia, you would know what I mean.

Foodies all become an instant fan with our food.

Lucky for little G, I take him back to Malaysia every summer and he agrees that Malaysian food is absolutely delicious.

Malaysian shrimp paste fried chicken with a side of dipping sauce.

This Malaysian Belacan Fried Chicken is his favorite dish.

His eyes lit up when I told him that I was making him fried chicken for dinner.

Belacan is shrimp paste, which is a key ingredient in Malaysian recipes.

Much like fish sauce to Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, belacan is pungent but it adds amazing flavors and taste structure to our food.

Belacan fried chicken drumstick dipped into a side of dipping sauce.

For this recipe, you want to use shrimp sauce in a bottle, and not in a block.

This Malaysian Belacan Fried Chicken is extremely delicious, much like Thai Fried Chicken. It calls for only a handful of ingredients. It pairs beautifully with nasi lemak, the national rice dish in Malaysia.

Give me a choice, I would always go for Asian fried chicken. Enjoy!


Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 312 calories per serving.

Easy and crispy Malaysian fried chicken marinated with cilantro and Asian seasonings.

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4.70 from 23 votes

Malaysian Belacan Fried Chicken

Belacan Fried Chicken – crispy and juicy Malaysian fried chicken marinated with cilantro and Asian seasonings. So delicious!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 people
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Ingredients  

  • 6 small chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro stems juice
  • 1 tablespoon shrimp sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions 

  • Rinse the chicken with water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. To prepare the cilantro juice, trim off the bottom 2 inches (5 cm) of the cilantro stems. Using a mortar and pestle, pound the stems to extract the juice, then use your hand to squeeze out any remaining liquid.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the shrimp sauce, sugar, egg white, sesame oil, cilantro juice, corn starch, and flour until smooth. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 4 to 6 hours.
  • When ready, heat a pot of cooking oil or preheat a deep fryer. Gently drop the chicken into the oil and deep fry until crispy and golden brown, ensuring the inside is fully cooked but remains juicy. Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  • Serve the fried chicken immediately with chili sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people, Calories: 312kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 139mg, Sodium: 174mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Susana Saryani says:

    Hi, can I use diluted belacan (belacan + water) as one of the ingredients?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      You can try!