Crispy Ayam Goreng with Sambal & Rice
Golden-fried chicken thighs with a spiced sambal kick, served alongside steamed rice and crispy tempeh. TikTok-easy weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-perfect in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 585
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp red chili paste (sambal oelek)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cups steamed rice
- 1 package fried tempeh, store-bought
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pat chicken dry, then coat each piece thoroughly with the flour mixture.
- 2
Heat 1/4 inch of neutral oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Working in batches, fry chicken 6–7 minutes per side until deep golden and internal temperature hits 165°F. Transfer to a paper towel.
- 4
Stir sambal, minced garlic, and lime juice in a small bowl to make the sambal sauce.
- 5
Warm the steamed rice and fried tempeh in the same skillet over medium for 1 minute (or serve at room temperature).
- 6
Divide rice, tempeh, and chicken among serving plates. Drizzle sambal over the chicken and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer
- wooden spoon
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