Ayam Penyet — Smashed Fried Chicken & Rice
Crispy fried chicken smashed with sambal, served with steamed rice, fried tempeh, stir-fried greens, and cool cucumber slices. A complete TikTok-worthy Indonesian plate in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blitz chilies, garlic, and shallot with 3 tbsp water until a smooth paste forms; add lime juice and salt to taste. Set sambal aside.
Step 2
Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 3
Pan-fry chicken 6 minutes per side without moving until golden brown and cooked through; transfer to a cutting board.
Step 4
In the same skillet, fry tempeh strips until crispy, ~4 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add greens and stir-fry 2 minutes until tender.
Step 5
Smash each chicken thigh with the flat of a knife or a spatula, then drizzle generously with sambal.
Step 6
Serve chicken over steamed rice alongside fried tempeh, stir-fried greens, cucumber spears, and extra sambal on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- blender or food processor
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring spoons
- large plate
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