25-Min Ayam Bakar — Grilled Chicken with Sweet Soy Glaze
Chicken thighs glazed with sweet soy, garlic, and lime, pan-seared until caramelized. Served with steamed rice and a cold drink for an authentic Indonesian weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 4 thighs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp Indonesian chili paste (sambal oelek) or sriracha
- 1.5 cups steamed white rice
- 2 glasses iced tea or iced water with lime
Instructions
- 1
Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, lime juice, and chili paste in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
- 2
Pat chicken thighs dry. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Place chicken skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear without moving for 6–7 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
- 5
Flip chicken, pour the glaze over it, and cook for 5–6 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and chicken is cooked through.
- 6
Serve chicken and pan sauce over steamed rice with iced tea on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- small mixing bowl
- spoon
- paper towels
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