Crispy Ayam Geprek with Spicy Sambal

Ayam Geprek (Crispy Fried Chicken with Spicy Sambal) 🍗🌶🌶

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 500g chicken fillets (boneless)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning (e.g., Masako or similar)

For the Sambal:

• 3 shallots
• 7 cloves garlic
• 10 red chili peppers (cabe rawit merah)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (hot)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Clean the chicken fillets thoroughly. Rub them with minced garlic, ground black pepper, and salt. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes.

2. Make the Batter:

   • In a bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt. This will be your wet batter.

3. Coat the Chicken:

   • Dip each marinated chicken fillet into the wet batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

4. Prepare the Dry Coating:

   • In another bowl, mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning. This will be your dry coating.

5. Double-Coat the Chicken:

   • Coat the wet-battered chicken fillets in the dry coating mixture, then dip them back into the wet batter, followed by another coating in the dry mixture.

6. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer. Fry the coated chicken fillets until they are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Drain on paper towels.

7. Prepare the Sambal:

   • Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, coarsely grind the shallots, garlic, and red chili peppers. Add sugar and salt, and mix well.

8. Finish the Sambal:

   • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until hot. Pour the hot oil over the ground sambal mixture, mixing thoroughly to incorporate the flavors.

9. Assemble the Dish:

   • Place the fried chicken fillets on a serving plate or cutting board. Gently crush or “geprek” the chicken with the back of a spoon or a meat mallet to slightly flatten it and expose more surface area.

10. Serve:

    • Spoon the prepared sambal over the crispy chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy the explosive combination of flavors!

This Ayam Geprek is a delightful treat combining crispy fried chicken with a fiery, flavorful sambal that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a satisfying meal or to impress your guests!