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Ayam Penyet — Indonesian Smashed Chicken Plate

Crispy fried chicken smashed with spicy sambal, served with rice, fried tempeh, tofu, stir-fried greens, and fresh cucumber. A complete one-skillet weeknight dinner that tastes like a Jakarta street stall.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
680
Protein
42g
Ayam Penyet — Indonesian Smashed Chicken Plate
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add chicken to the skillet skin-side down (if skin is on) and sear without moving for 5–6 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 4–5 minutes more until cooked through.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, add tempeh slices and fry 2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to the plate.

  4. Step 4

    Add tofu cubes and fry until all sides are light golden, about 5 minutes total, stirring occasionally. Transfer to the plate.

  5. Step 5

    In the remaining oil, add chopped greens and stir-fry until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.

  6. Step 6

    Smash the fried chicken with the back of a spoon, then dollop sambal oelek over the top. Serve alongside rice, fried tempeh, tofu, greens, and fresh cucumber slices.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or wok
  • tongs or slotted spoon
  • cutting board and knife
  • plate for plating

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