Spicy Green Chili Chicken (Ayam Cabe Ijo)

Ayam Cabe Ijo: A Flavorful Green Chili Chicken Dish

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 2-3 bay leaves
• Seasoning powder (such as Royco), to taste
• White sugar, to taste
• For the Spice Paste:
  • 100 grams green chilies
  • Green bird’s eye chilies (to taste, if desired for extra heat)
  • 5 shallots
  • 5 cloves garlic

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Thoroughly wash the chicken pieces.
   • Simmer the chicken with your choice of spices until fully cooked. The simmering time will depend on your preferred recipe for the braising spices.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the green chilies and both shallots and garlic.
   • Simmer the ingredients until they are softened.

3. Blend the Spice Paste:

   • Once softened, drain and transfer the cooked chilies, shallots, and garlic to a blender or mortar and pestle.
   • Grind until you achieve a coarse or fine paste, depending on your texture preference.

4. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the ground spice paste and bay leaves, and sauté until aromatic and golden brown.

5. Combine and Simmer:

   • Add the cooked chicken to the skillet with the spice paste.
   • Pour in enough water to cover the chicken.
   • Season with seasoning powder and white sugar to taste. Adjust the flavors according to your preference.
   • Allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens to your desired consistency.

6. Serve:

   • Once the sauce has reduced and the flavors have melded, remove from heat.
   • Serve hot with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Enjoy this spicy and savory Ayam Cabe Ijo as a delightful addition to your meal repertoire!