Ayam Geprek with Spicy Sambal

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying Vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 cloves garlic 4 cloves garlic
• 6 red chilies 6 red chilies
• 2 shallots 2 shallots
• 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 25g, 2g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. 2.
   Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
3. 3.
   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
4. 4.
   Fry the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
5. 5.
   In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic, red chilies, and shallots into a paste.
6. 6.
   Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the chili paste until fragrant.
7. 7.
   Add lime juice, sugar, and salt to the chili paste. Stir well and cook for another minute.
8. 8.
   Place the fried chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a pestle or the back of a knife to smash them.
9. 9.
   Generously spread the sambal over the smashed chicken breasts.
10. 10.
    Serve the Ayam Geprek with steamed rice and fresh vegetables.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chicken breasts — Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating to ensure even cooking.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra crispy chicken, double coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
• Adjust the spiciness of the sambal by adding more or fewer red chilies.
• Serve Ayam Geprek with a side of fresh cucumber slices to balance the heat.
• If you prefer a milder sambal, remove the seeds from the red chilies before pounding them.
• Experiment with different types of chilies to create your own unique sambal flavor.

Serving advice

Serve Ayam Geprek with steamed rice, fresh cucumber slices, and a wedge of lime for an authentic Indonesian experience.

Presentation advice

Arrange the smashed chicken breasts on a plate, drizzle the sambal over the top, and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a vibrant and appetizing presentation.