Spicy Green Chili Chicken (Ayam Cabe Ijo)

Ingredients:

1/2 kg chicken, cut into pieces
For the Spice Paste:
- 7 green chilies
- 3 shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tomato
Salt, to taste
Seasoning (optional), to taste
Cooking oil

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken:
Begin by thoroughly washing the chicken pieces under cold water. Place them into a pot and add 2 cloves of garlic. Cook over medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked. Once done, remove the chicken and set aside.
Fry the Chicken:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces until they are golden and crispy on the outside but still tender on the inside. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Make the Spice Paste:
While the chicken is frying, prepare the spice paste. In a blender or food processor, combine the green chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomato. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste.
Cook the Spice Paste:
In the same pan used for frying the chicken, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the spice paste over medium heat until it becomes fragrant and starts to darken in color. Season with salt and optional seasoning to taste.
Combine Chicken and Spice Paste:
Once the spice paste is cooked, add the fried chicken pieces to the pan. Stir well to ensure that each piece of chicken is evenly coated with the flavorful spice mixture.
Finish and Serve:
Allow the chicken to cook with the spice paste for a few more minutes to absorb the flavors. Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove from heat.

Serve your Ayam Cabe Ijo hot, accompanied by steamed rice or your favorite side dish. Enjoy this spicy and aromatic chicken dish that is sure to delight your taste buds!