Indonesian Butter Fried Chicken with Spicy Soy Sauce

Ayam Goreng Mentega (Indonesian Butter Fried Chicken)

Ingredients

• 1/2 chicken, cleaned and cut into pieces
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 red chilies, sliced
• Bird’s eye chilies (to taste), sliced
• Soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Fry the Chicken:

   • Begin by frying the chicken pieces until they are golden brown. Set them aside on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.

2. Prepare the Sauce:

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   • In a large pan or wok, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add the sliced garlic and onion, sautéing until they become fragrant and slightly softened.
   • Add the sliced red chilies and bird’s eye chilies, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • Pour in a small amount of water to create a bit of steam and prevent sticking.
   • Add the oyster sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sesame oil to the pan, stirring well to combine.

4. Add the Chicken:

   • Return the fried chicken pieces to the pan, making sure they are well-coated with the sauce.
   • Add the chopped tomato and salt to taste, mixing everything thoroughly.

5. Simmer:

   • Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes, or until the flavors have fully absorbed into the chicken and the sauce has thickened.

6. Serve:

   • Transfer the Ayam Goreng Mentega to a serving dish and serve hot. Enjoy this delicious Indonesian butter fried chicken with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.