Crispy Spicy Ayam Geprek with Garlic Chili Sauce

Title: Spicy Ayam Geprek

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1/2 kg chicken breast

Blender Spice Mix:

• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Dipping Batter:

• 400 cc ice-cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

Dry Flour Coating:

• 1/2 kg low-protein flour
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

For Frying:

• Oil (for deep frying)

Sambal (Chili Sauce):

• 5 large cloves garlic
• 20 red chilies
• 10 large bird’s eye chilies
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 8 tablespoons hot oil

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • Combine the chicken breast with the blender spice mix. Place the mixture in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse.

2. Prepare the Flour Coating:

   • In a large bowl, mix together the low-protein flour, black pepper, and chicken bouillon powder.

3. Make the Dipping Batter:

   • In another bowl, combine the ice-cold water, baking powder, and fine salt to create a batter.

4. Coat the Chicken:

   • First, dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the dry flour coating, ensuring they are well-coated.
   • Next, dip the floured chicken pieces into the dipping batter.
   • Then, coat the chicken again in the dry flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the flour.

5. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat.
   • Fry the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.

6. Prepare the Sambal:

   • In a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the garlic, salt, and sugar into a paste.
   • Add the red chilies and bird’s eye chilies, and grind coarsely.
   • Heat 8 tablespoons of oil until hot, then pour the hot oil over the chili paste and mix well.

7. Combine and Serve:

   • Place the fried chicken on a serving plate. Using the back of a spoon or a pestle, gently press down on the chicken to “geprek” (smash) it slightly.
   • Generously spoon the sambal over the chicken, allowing the spicy sauce to coat the crispy pieces.

8. Enjoy:

   • Serve your spicy ayam geprek hot, ideally with a serving of steamed rice. Enjoy the flavorful combination of crispy chicken and spicy sambal!

This delightful Indonesian dish is sure to add a punch to your mealtime with its irresistible blend of textures and flavors.