Ayam Panggang – Indonesian Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken
Spice Paste:
- 200 grams ginger
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 100 grams bird’s eye chili
- 10 red curly chilies
- 10 shallots
- 5 garlic cloves
Additional Ingredients:
- 200 grams palm sugar
- 100 grams tamarind
- Salt to taste
- Chicken-flavored bouillon (Royco) to taste
- 3 ladles cooking oil
- 300 cc water
Instructions:
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Prepare the Spice Paste: Begin by creating the spice paste. Combine the ginger, lemongrass, bird’s eye chilies, red curly chilies, shallots, and garlic cloves in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
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Sauté the Spice Paste: Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant, ensuring that it doesn’t burn. This step helps to release the aromatic flavors of the spices.
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Cook the Chicken: Add the cleaned chicken pieces to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken with the spice paste evenly.
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Add the Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the water, followed by the tamarind, salt, chicken-flavored bouillon, and palm sugar. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
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Simmer Until Tender: Allow the chicken to cook over medium heat until it becomes tender, similar to a braised chicken. This process allows the flavors to meld and penetrate the chicken.
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Reduce the Sauce: Once the chicken is tender, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Continue to cook until the liquid reduces and thickens, and the spices are fully absorbed into the chicken.
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Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill. Once hot, place the chicken pieces on the grill. Cook until the chicken has a nice char and is slightly crispy on the outside, enhancing the overall flavor and texture.
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Serve: Remove the grilled chicken from the grill and serve hot. This delicious Ayam Panggang pairs perfectly with steamed rice and fresh vegetables, offering a delightful meal that embodies the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine.
Enjoy this aromatic and flavorful Ayam Panggang, a perfect dish for any occasion, bringing the authentic taste of Indonesian grilling to your table.
