Indonesian Crispy Smashed Chicken (Ayam Penyet)
Ingredients:
- 1 whole free-range chicken, cleaned thoroughly
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 lime, sliced
- Ready-made fried chicken seasoning (available at local markets)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- Salt and seasoning powder, to taste
- Cooking oil
Sambal Penyet:
- 20 red bird’s eye chilies
- 5 red chilies
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 shallots, fried briefly
- Salt, a pinch
- Sugar, a pinch
- Seasoning powder, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken: Marinate the chicken with lime juice, then rinse again. Rub the ready-made fried chicken seasoning all over the chicken. Stuff the chicken cavity with bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, salt, and seasoning powder. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
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Cook the Chicken: Heat a large pan with a small amount of oil. Place the marinated chicken in the pan and cook over low heat until it is tender and cooked through. Increase the heat to medium and fry the chicken until golden brown. Remove from heat and drain excess oil.
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Prepare the Sambal Penyet: In a mortar and pestle, grind together red bird’s eye chilies, red chilies, garlic, fried shallots, salt, sugar, and seasoning powder until smooth. Transfer the sambal to a serving dish.
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Serve: Place the fried chicken on a serving plate. Using the mortar and pestle, smash the sambal ingredients until well combined. Pour hot oil from frying the chicken over the sambal to infuse the flavors. Mix well and serve alongside the fried chicken.
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Enjoy: Serve the crispy smashed chicken (ayam penyet) with the sambal on the side. Enjoy this flavorful Indonesian dish with steamed rice and fresh vegetables.
This recipe delivers a deliciously crispy chicken dish paired with a spicy sambal that’s perfect for those who love Indonesian flavors. Experience the authentic taste of ayam penyet right at home with this easy-to-follow recipe!
