Savory Indonesian Butter-Fried Chicken with Sweet Soy Sauce

Butter-Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Mentega)

This classic Indonesian dish, Ayam Goreng Mentega, is a savory delight featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich, buttery sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for a comforting meal, this recipe combines crispy fried chicken with a flavorful, sweet-savory sauce. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken breast (dada ayam utuh) – cut into preferred pieces
• 3 shallots (bawang merah)
• 2 cloves garlic (bawang putih)
• 3 candlenuts (kemiri)
• 1 onion (bawang bombay) – sliced
• 1 bay leaf (daun salam)
• A piece of galangal (laos)
• Salt and pepper (lada) to taste
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 2 tablespoons butter (mentega)
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce (saos tiram)
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce (saus sambal)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (gula pasir)
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

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   • Rinse the chicken pieces thoroughly under cold water.
   • In a pot, add the chicken and enough water to cover it. Add the galangal, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

2. Fry the Chicken:

   • Remove the chicken from the pot and drain well. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Fry the chicken pieces until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside to drain on paper towels.

3. Make the Spice Paste:

   • While the chicken is frying, blend the shallots, garlic, and candlenuts into a smooth paste using a food processor or mortar and pestle.

4. Cook the Sauce:

   • In a separate pan, heat the butter over medium heat. You can add a bit of cooking oil if needed to prevent the butter from burning.
   • Sauté the spice paste until fragrant and golden brown.
   • Add the sugar, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili sauce to the pan. Stir well to combine.
   • Incorporate the sliced onion and add about 3 tablespoons of the chicken broth from the pot. Stir to combine and let the mixture cook for a few minutes until the onions are slightly softened.

5. Combine and Serve:

   • Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan with the sauce. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
   • Cook for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to absorb the sauce.

6. Finish and Serve:

   • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the butter-fried chicken hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.

Enjoy this delectable Butter-Fried Chicken, where the richness of the butter and the depth of the spices come together in a perfect harmony of flavors!