Green Chili Infused Indonesian Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/4 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• Marinade:
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Ginger
  • Galangal
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric
  • Coriander seeds
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Seasoning powder (grind all marinade ingredients together)
  • Lemongrass, bruised
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
• Green Chili Paste:
  • 15 green chilies
  • 10 green bird’s eye chilies
  • 4 shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Seasoning powder (grind all ingredients for the paste)

Instructions

1. Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly, then drain.
2. Boil the chicken with the marinade until tender and the flavors have infused. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3. Once the chicken is boiled, remove from the broth and briefly fry in hot oil until just golden (do not over dry).
4. Sauté the prepared green chili paste until fragrant. Add a little water and adjust seasoning.
5. Allow the water to reduce slightly, then add the fried chicken pieces.
6. Stir until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
7. Serve hot.

This Indonesian-inspired recipe for Spicy Green Chili Chicken (Ayam Cabai Hijau) features tender chicken cooked in a rich, aromatic marinade and finished with a vibrant green chili paste. Perfectly balanced with spices and seasonings, it’s a delightful dish to spice up your dining experience.