Turmeric Chicken

There are many ways to cook chicken. I for one don't particularly fancy chicken drumsticks. I prefer chicken breast. Many people I know would say I am silly because the meat on chicken drumsticks and thighs are smoother and more tender. Breast meat tends to be tough and dry. Well, I guess they're right but I'm sticking to my breast anyway......I like them the way they are and it is the part of the chicken with the most meat! lol

Ironically, hubby also likes breast meat best. There are certain exceptions when I do enjoy drumsticks......if they are cooked to a particular style that is not so suitable for breast meat.

This turmeric chicken dish is perfect for cooking drumsticks because it requires slow cooking over consistent heat to sew in the juices.

Ingredients
4 pieces chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Slight drizzle of soya sauce

Mix ingredients together and marinade chicken for 2 hours prior to cooking. Using a fork, poke the chicken evenly so that the marinade can absorb better. Leave in fridge.

Instructions
Heat oil in wok. Do not put too much oil as the chicken will secrete some oil. Pour in chicken together with the marinade. Stir fry till fragrant. Add some water. Cover the wok and reduce to low flame. Let the chicken cook slowly for 15 mins. Serve.

Cooking time: 20 mins

Turmeric is part of the ginger family and is widely used in South Asian cuisine. It is grown in Malaysia while the largest producer of turmeric is India. Turmeric has strong anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties.