Spicy Indonesian Ayam Geprek with Sambal

A Fiery Indonesian Delight

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

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Ayam (Chicken)

4 chicken thighs

bone-in, skin on

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

For the Marinade

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Breading

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

For the Sambal

10 red bird's eye chilies

2 cloves garlic

1 tomato

chopped

1 tsp salt

1/4 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Rinse and Dry Chicken

Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.

Ensure the chicken is patted dry before breading for maximum crispiness.

Prepare Marinade

In a bowl, mix garlic, coriander, turmeric, lime juice, and oil.

Marinate Chicken

Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

Preparing the Sambal

Heat Oil

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté Ingredients

Sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant, then add tomato and salt.

Blend Sambal

Blend the mixture until smooth, adjust salt to taste.

Adjust the number of chilies in the sambal to suit your heat preference.

Cooking Process

Fry the Chicken

Deep fry the marinated chicken until golden and crispy.

Prepare the Sambal

Blend sautéed ingredients until they form a smooth paste.

Combine Chicken and Sambal

Crush fried chicken into the sambal, ensuring each piece is generously coated.

Plating & Serving

Spicy Indonesian Ayam Geprek with Sambal

FaUtensils

Plating & Serving

Place the coated chicken on a large serving platter with a small bowl of sambal on the side for additional dipping.

Sauce Pairings

Sweet soy sauce

for dipping

Sliced cucumbers

refreshing side

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Chopped cilantroLime wedges

Perfect Sides

Steamed white rice

Stir-fried vegetables