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Spicy Indonesian Ayam Geprek with Sambal

Name: Spicy Indonesian Ayam Geprek with Sambal
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 10 red bird's eye chilies; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Dive into the flavors of Indonesia with this spicy and crispy chicken dish paired with a tangy sambal sauce.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 10, 2025

Spicy Indonesian Ayam Geprek with Sambal — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Ayam (Chicken)

For the Marinade

For the Breading

For the Sambal

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 619 kcal
Protein: 26.25 g
Carbs: 44.73 g
Fat: 37.8 g
Fiber: 2.03 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2477 kcal
Protein: 105 g
Carbs: 178.9 g
Fat: 151.2 g
Fiber: 8.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on	960	88	0	68	0
2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tsp black pepper	6	0.2	1.5	0.1	0.6
4 cloves garlic minced	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
1 tsp ground coriander	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.6
1 tsp turmeric powder	8	0.2	1.5	0.2	0.7
2 tbsp lime juice	8	0.1	3	0	0.2
2 tbsp vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	12.9	95.4	1.2	3.4
1/2 cup cornstarch	233	0	58	0	0
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp pepper	3	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.3
10 red bird's eye chilies	30	1	7	0.3	1.5
2 cloves garlic	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 tomato chopped	22	1.1	4.8	0.2	1.5
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup vegetable oil	480	0	0	54	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Rinse and Dry Chicken
Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Tip: Ensure the chicken is patted dry before breading for maximum crispiness.
2
Prepare Marinade
In a bowl, mix garlic, coriander, turmeric, lime juice, and oil.
3
Marinate Chicken
Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

Preparing the Sambal

1
Heat Oil
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Ingredients
Sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant, then add tomato and salt.
3
Blend Sambal
Blend the mixture until smooth, adjust salt to taste.
Tip: Adjust the number of chilies in the sambal to suit your heat preference.

How to Make Spicy Indonesian Ayam Geprek with Sambal

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Fry the Chicken
Deep fry the marinated chicken until golden and crispy.
2
Prepare the Sambal
Blend sautéed ingredients until they form a smooth paste.
3
Combine Chicken and Sambal
Crush fried chicken into the sambal, ensuring each piece is generously coated.