Ayam Geprek Recipe: Crispy Fried Chicken with Spicy Sambal
Ingredients:
- Chicken:
- 1/4 kg chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Chicken bouillon powder, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Oil for frying, as needed
- Fresh vegetables (lalapan), for serving
- Sambal:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 shallots
- 4 bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)
- Palm sugar, to taste
- Lime juice, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Begin by cutting the chicken breast into three pieces.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Allow it to marinate for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
- In a bowl, mix together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, black pepper, and chicken bouillon powder. Coat each piece of chicken thoroughly with this mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces until they are golden brown and crispy. Once cooked, remove them from the pan and drain on paper towels.
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Prepare the Sambal:
- In a small pan, dry-fry the garlic, shallots, and bird’s eye chilies until they are slightly dried out and fragrant.
- Transfer the fried ingredients to a mortar and pestle. Grind them into a coarse paste.
- Add palm sugar to the paste and continue to grind until well combined.
- Squeeze in some lime juice to taste, mixing well.
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Combine and Serve:
- Place the fried chicken pieces on a serving plate. Using a spoon or a pestle, gently smash the chicken pieces to release their juices.
- Pour the prepared sambal over the chicken and toss gently to coat the chicken evenly with the sambal.
- Serve the Ayam Geprek with fresh vegetables (lalapan) on the side.
Enjoy this deliciously crispy Ayam Geprek with its fiery sambal, perfect for a hearty meal that packs a punch!
