Spicy and Aromatic Chicken Abon Recipe

Delicious Chicken Abon Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 cup instant coconut milk (such as Kara)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 kaffir lime leaf
• 1.5 cm galangal, peeled and sliced
• 4 cloves garlic
• 6 shallots
• Salt, to taste
• Granulated sugar, to taste
• Palm sugar, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Begin by thoroughly washing the chicken breasts. Steam them until fully cooked. You can add a bay leaf to the steaming water to infuse a pleasant aroma into the chicken.

2. Make the Spice Paste:

   • While the chicken is steaming, prepare the spice paste. In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, shallots, galangal, salt, granulated sugar, and palm sugar. Blend until smooth.

3. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a pan over medium heat and add a bit of oil. Sauté the blended spice paste until fragrant. Add a small amount of water to the pan, followed by the coconut milk. Stir well to combine.

4. Add Aromatics:

   • Introduce the bay leaf and kaffir lime leaf to the pan. Continue to cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a gentle boil. Then, turn off the heat and set the mixture aside.

5. Shred and Grind the Chicken:

   • Once the chicken is steamed and cooled slightly, remove it from the bones and shred it using a fork. For a finer texture, you can further crush or grind the shredded chicken.

6. Combine and Cook:

   • Add the shredded chicken to the pan with the cooked spice paste. Stir thoroughly to ensure the chicken is well-coated with the spices. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to dry out and reach your desired consistency.

7. Serve:

   • Once the chicken abon is sufficiently dry and flavorful, remove it from the heat. Serve warm or at room temperature as a savory topping or accompaniment.

Enjoy your homemade chicken abon, perfect for adding a deliciously spicy and aromatic touch to your meals!