Crispy fried chicken has many fans everywhere and in a rich food culture like Malaysia, there are many renditions to woo the stomach. Fried chicken is often the trusty sidekick to nasi lemak, nasi kandar and nasi kukus. You can even find it starring in chicken rice, pushing aside the traditional poached chicken. Fried chicken needs to be prepared a la minute from fresh poultry to yield a divine combination of crispy skin and juicy meat.
In Subang Jaya, Lim Fried Chicken is giving fast food chains a run for its chickens. Long queues form daily at the stall, as people wait for freshly fried chicken to be eaten with the stall’s Chinese-styled nasi lemak. The secret is freshly slaughtered chicken and the perfect control of the hot oil to yield the fried chicken winner. Variety is also the spice of life, as usually restaurants only serve a limited variety of chicken thighs, drumsticks and the wings.
In Subang Jaya, Lim Fried Chicken is giving fast food chains a run for its chickens. Long queues form daily at the stall, as people wait for freshly fried chicken to be eaten with the stall’s Chinese-styled nasi lemak. The secret is freshly slaughtered chicken and the perfect control of the hot oil to yield the fried chicken winner. Variety is also the spice of life, as usually restaurants only serve a limited variety of chicken thighs, drumsticks and the wings.
Fried chicken with Chinese-style nasi lemak at Lim Fried Chicken
With Winners Fried Chicken in Pudu, it s all about a beak-to-tail philosophy probably fuelled by some inborn thriftiness. This stall located in busy Pudu fries up rarely used parts such as chicken feet, gizzards and even the bishop’s nose. This particular part is prized for the soft fatty texture. Sometimes it all boils down to the type of chicken.
The Malays prefer the Ayam Kampung or village chicken. These small scrawny chickens keep lean and mean since they wander around the village. They are prized for their tasty meat and leaner limbs, minus fat.
In Restoran A.Hassan, everyone flocks here for their Ayam Kampung Goreng. Usually this is eaten with rice and a selection of curries and other cooked dishes. The chicken without its skin may look like a plain Jane but you will be hooked once you bite into its lightly salted meat.
The Malays prefer the Ayam Kampung or village chicken. These small scrawny chickens keep lean and mean since they wander around the village. They are prized for their tasty meat and leaner limbs, minus fat.
In Restoran A.Hassan, everyone flocks here for their Ayam Kampung Goreng. Usually this is eaten with rice and a selection of curries and other cooked dishes. The chicken without its skin may look like a plain Jane but you will be hooked once you bite into its lightly salted meat.
Fried chicken with deep-fried herbs at Sari Ratu
You find something similar at Nasi Padang restaurants. Indonesian based Sari Ratu Restaurant dresses up the scrawny fried chickens with a sprinkle of deep-fried herbs to boost their flavour.
Similarly, Nasi Kandar Zainul serves their fried chicken pieces with crunchy bits, or what is called kerak or crust. The tiny deep-fried crisps are delicious when mixed with rice and a dash of curry at the busy stall in Petaling Jaya. This stall also has the distinction of serving one of the largest chicken pieces for a hefty RM7.50 per piece.
Similarly, Nasi Kandar Zainul serves their fried chicken pieces with crunchy bits, or what is called kerak or crust. The tiny deep-fried crisps are delicious when mixed with rice and a dash of curry at the busy stall in Petaling Jaya. This stall also has the distinction of serving one of the largest chicken pieces for a hefty RM7.50 per piece.
Nyonya Breeze's Inchi Kabin
Enhancement seems to be the name of the game, as seen with the Ayam Madu served at Gerai Zaburallah. This deep-fried chicken is drizzled with a thick sweet sauce made with honey and infused with spices like cardamom, star anise and cinnamon.
The Nyonyas take a different approach with their iconic Inche Kabin, as seen in Penang’sNyonya Breeze. The dark brown chicken pieces marinated in spices are double fried for a crispy bite. But when it comes to fried chicken, sometimes less is best. In the case of the finger-licking chicken wings from Seong Kee Yong Tau Foo, it only needs a touch of turmeric to make it a memorable must-eat.
Here's where to go for your chicken run:
The Nyonyas take a different approach with their iconic Inche Kabin, as seen in Penang’sNyonya Breeze. The dark brown chicken pieces marinated in spices are double fried for a crispy bite. But when it comes to fried chicken, sometimes less is best. In the case of the finger-licking chicken wings from Seong Kee Yong Tau Foo, it only needs a touch of turmeric to make it a memorable must-eat.
Here's where to go for your chicken run:
Seong Kee Fried Chicken
Lim Fried Chicken
This stall recently opened up an outlet in SS15 that is open for longer hours. Pick your chicken and pair it with nasi lemak or their curry chee cheong fun. The price of a plate of goodies here varies on what you pick but expect to fork out RM7.50 upwards for a piece of chicken, vegetables and a sweet-tasting sambal.
Winners Chicken Stall
This stall is patronised by many youngsters who flock here from the tuition centre located right behind. Chicken pieces are RM2.80. You can also get chicken wings, chicken carcass, French fries and fried sausages.
This stall recently opened up an outlet in SS15 that is open for longer hours. Pick your chicken and pair it with nasi lemak or their curry chee cheong fun. The price of a plate of goodies here varies on what you pick but expect to fork out RM7.50 upwards for a piece of chicken, vegetables and a sweet-tasting sambal.
Winners Chicken Stall
This stall is patronised by many youngsters who flock here from the tuition centre located right behind. Chicken pieces are RM2.80. You can also get chicken wings, chicken carcass, French fries and fried sausages.
A.Hassan's Ayam Kampung Goreng
Restoran A. Hassan
Famed for their Ayam Kampung Goreng (RM4.30 per piece), this restaurant sells all kinds of cooked dishes with a Kelantanese slant. Go for the crispy dendeng, lala or the sweet crispy anchovies with peanuts. Branches can also be found in USJ Taipan, Kampung Baru, Bandar Tun Razak, Puchong, Kesas Rest Area and Bandar Baru Bangi.
Gerai Zabrullah
Famous for its fish head curry, Gerai Zabrullah also pulls the crowd for its ayam madu, served with rice and vegetables for RM4.50. You have a choice to sit at their open-air stall or the shophouse next to it. Huge ikan merah or red snapper fish heads are used for the curry that is priced around RM65.
Famed for their Ayam Kampung Goreng (RM4.30 per piece), this restaurant sells all kinds of cooked dishes with a Kelantanese slant. Go for the crispy dendeng, lala or the sweet crispy anchovies with peanuts. Branches can also be found in USJ Taipan, Kampung Baru, Bandar Tun Razak, Puchong, Kesas Rest Area and Bandar Baru Bangi.
Gerai Zabrullah
Famous for its fish head curry, Gerai Zabrullah also pulls the crowd for its ayam madu, served with rice and vegetables for RM4.50. You have a choice to sit at their open-air stall or the shophouse next to it. Huge ikan merah or red snapper fish heads are used for the curry that is priced around RM65.
Ayam Madu from Nasi Kandar Zainul
Restoran Sari Ratu
This Nasi Padang restaurant serves the Ayam Goreng Special topped with fried herbs and crispy bits. Expect to fork out RM7.50 per piece. They also serve ayam penyet, another popular Indonesian fried chicken dish. This restaurant has outlets in Desa Pandan, Kelana Jaya, Subang Jaya, Ampang and along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
Nasi Kandar Zainul
This nasi kandar eatery serves up two sizes of chickens, RM7.50 for a large piece or RM5 for a small piece. Enjoy it with rice drizzled with a mix of curries, vegetables and crunchy crackers.
Seong Kee
Famous for its chunky freshly-stuffed yong tau foo, this place also serves turmeric fried chicken wings for RM2.50 each. Expect to wait some time for the food, as everything is prepared only upon order. It’s also good for vinegar pork trotters.
Nyonya Breeze
This restaurant serves up delicious Nyonya fare such as nasi ulam and babi pongteh. Ask for the finger-licking Inche Kabin for RM12 and its Worchestershire sauce
This Nasi Padang restaurant serves the Ayam Goreng Special topped with fried herbs and crispy bits. Expect to fork out RM7.50 per piece. They also serve ayam penyet, another popular Indonesian fried chicken dish. This restaurant has outlets in Desa Pandan, Kelana Jaya, Subang Jaya, Ampang and along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
Nasi Kandar Zainul
This nasi kandar eatery serves up two sizes of chickens, RM7.50 for a large piece or RM5 for a small piece. Enjoy it with rice drizzled with a mix of curries, vegetables and crunchy crackers.
Seong Kee
Famous for its chunky freshly-stuffed yong tau foo, this place also serves turmeric fried chicken wings for RM2.50 each. Expect to wait some time for the food, as everything is prepared only upon order. It’s also good for vinegar pork trotters.
Nyonya Breeze
This restaurant serves up delicious Nyonya fare such as nasi ulam and babi pongteh. Ask for the finger-licking Inche Kabin for RM12 and its Worchestershire sauce
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