Spicy Indonesian Rica Rica Chicken

Ingredients:

• 500 grams chicken breast, cut into pieces
• 1/2 onion, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt and chicken bouillon powder, to taste
• Water, as needed

Spice Paste:

• 4 cloves garlic
• 6 shallots
• 3 candlenuts
• 6 red curly chilies
• 15 red bird’s eye chilies (add more if you prefer extra spiciness)

Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics:
   Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion until fragrant.

2. Cook the Spice Paste:
   Add the spice paste (blended garlic, shallots, candlenuts, and chilies) along with the other seasonings. Continue to sauté until the paste is aromatic and well-cooked.

3. Add Chicken:
   Introduce the chicken pieces to the pan, stirring continuously. Cook until the chicken changes color and is no longer pink.

4. Seasoning:
   Incorporate the sweet soy sauce, palm sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and chicken bouillon powder into the pan.

5. Simmer:
   Add a little water to the mixture. Allow the chicken to cook thoroughly, letting the flavors meld together as the sauce reduces. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. Serve:
   Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the Rica Rica Chicken hot, garnished as desired.

Enjoy this flavorful and spicy Indonesian dish with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.