Indonesian Green Chili Chicken (Ayam Cabe Ijo)
Ingredients:
- 1 whole broiler chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
Spice Paste:
- 8 shallots
- 5 cloves garlic
- 10 large green chilies
- 5 green bird’s eye chilies (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1-inch piece ginger
- 1/2-inch piece turmeric
- 3 candlenuts
- Salt and sugar to taste
Instructions:
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Marinate the chicken pieces with lime juice and salt, set aside for 15 minutes.
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Heat the cooking oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown.
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In the same pan, sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Add kaffir lime leaves and bruised lemongrass, stir-fry until the spices are cooked through and aromatic.
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Add the fried chicken into the pan, mix well with the spices. Add a little water if needed to let the spices soak into the chicken.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Once cooked, transfer to a serving plate.
Enjoy your flavorful Indonesian Green Chili Chicken with steamed rice or as part of a larger Indonesian meal. This dish is sure to delight with its spicy and aromatic flavors!
This adapted recipe for “Ayam Cabe Ijo” brings out the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine, perfect for those who love a bit of heat and aromatic spices in their dishes.
