Super Simple Ayam Bakar Teflon
Ingredients:
- 1/2 chicken, cut into pieces
- Spice Blend:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- A small piece of ginger
- Salt to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1/2 tablespoon chili sauce
- Water, as needed
Instructions:
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Prepare the Spice Blend: In a food processor or mortar and pestle, finely grind the garlic, shallots, salt, black pepper, coriander, and ginger until smooth. This aromatic paste will be the base of your dish.
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Cook the Spice Paste: Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice blend and sauté until it becomes fragrant and starts to caramelize, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add Bay Leaf and Chicken: Toss in the bay leaf and chicken pieces. Stir well to coat the chicken with the spice mixture.
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Simmer the Chicken: Pour in enough water to just cover the chicken. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and cook until the chicken is tender and the flavors are well combined, about 20-25 minutes.
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Add Sweet Soy Sauce and Chili Sauce: Once the chicken is almost cooked through, stir in the sweet soy sauce and chili sauce. Continue to simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, and the chicken is fully cooked.
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Prepare to Grill: Preheat a non-stick pan (teflon) over low heat.
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Grill the Chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken pieces to the preheated pan. Grill them slowly over very low heat, turning occasionally, until the chicken skin is crisp and slightly charred, about 5-10 minutes.
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Serve: Once the chicken is perfectly grilled, remove it from the pan and serve hot. Enjoy your deliciously simple Ayam Bakar Teflon!
This recipe captures the essence of Indonesian grilled chicken with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
