Spicy Sweet Soy Chicken (Ayam Kecap Pedas)
Ingredients:
- 100 grams chicken breast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 gendot chili pepper
- 3 bird’s eye chili peppers (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon bottled chili sauce (I used Indofood brand)
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- Salt, sugar, and pepper to taste
- 1 cup water
Instructions:
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Cook the Chicken: Begin by boiling the chicken breast until fully cooked. Once cooked, let it cool down before shredding it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
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Prepare the Aromatics: In a pan, sauté the minced garlic, gendot chili pepper, and bird’s eye chili peppers until they start to soften and release their fragrant aroma.
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Combine the Chicken and Aromatics: Add the shredded chicken to the pan with the sautéed aromatics. Stir to combine and ensure the chicken is evenly mixed with the garlic and chili peppers.
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Add the Sauces and Seasonings: Pour in the water and add the salt, sugar, pepper, bottled chili sauce, and sweet soy sauce. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
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Simmer and Reduce: Allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the water has mostly evaporated and the sauce has thickened, coating the chicken pieces. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Serve: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve the spicy sweet soy chicken hot with a side of warm steamed rice.
Enjoy your delicious Ayam Kecap Pedas, a perfect blend of spicy and sweet flavors! Happy cooking!
