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Spicy chicken with rice

Spicy chicken

This easy spicy chicken recipe is packed with bold flavor and ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect with rice or on a sandwich.
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Preparation5 minutes
Cook time15 minutes
Total time20 minutes
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Ingredients

4 portions
Spicy chicken
  • 600 gram chicken thighs (cut into pieces)
  • 1 red onion (sliced)
  • 3 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce (ketjap manis)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tsp sambal
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce
  • 25 gram peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • Oil, salt & pepper
To serve
  • 300 gram rice (uncooked)
  • Cucumber salad, cassava crackers, atjar, seroendeng

Equipment

  • Frying pan

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Heat some oil in a pan and brown the chicken on all sides.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  • Add the sweet soy sauce, brown sugar, sambal, chili sauce, peanut butter, and ketchup. Stir well, then add the water and let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let the sauce thicken for a few more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • Serve the spicy chicken with rice, cucumber salad, cassava crackers, atjar, and seroendeng. Enjoy!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Proteins: 32g | Fats: 29g | Saturated fats: 8g

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