Ayam Penyet — Smashed Fried Chicken & Sambal Rice Bowl
Crispy fried chicken smashed with fiery sambal, served over steamed rice with fried tempeh, tofu, and cool cucumber slices. A complete Indonesian dinner plate ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pound chicken thighs to even 1/2-inch thickness with a meat mallet or heavy skillet.
Step 2
Crush red chilies and garlic in a mortar with a pinch of salt until rough paste forms.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Pan-fry chicken 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, no longer pink inside.
Step 5
Transfer chicken to a plate, smash with the back of a spoon, and spread chili-garlic paste over the top.
Step 6
Squeeze lime juice over chicken and sambal. Serve alongside steamed rice, fried tempeh, fried tofu, and cucumber slices.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet
- meat mallet
- mortar and pestle
- paper towels
- serving plate
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