Ayam Penyet — Smashed Fried Chicken with Sambal
Crispy fried chicken pounded flat and smothered in fiery sambal, served over rice with cool cucumbers and cabbage. Pure TikTok gold — restaurant-quality in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat 0.5 cup neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Fry chicken thighs skin-side down, undisturbed, until golden brown and crispy, 6–7 minutes. Flip once and cook 4–5 minutes more until cooked through.
Step 4
Transfer chicken to a plate. Pound each thigh flat with the bottom of a glass or meat mallet until slightly flattened.
Step 5
Crush chilies, garlic, and shrimp paste in a mortar and pestle (or small bowl) until paste forms. Stir in lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Step 6
Divide rice and vegetables between two plates. Top each with smashed chicken and spoon sambal generously over the top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch preferred)
- mortar and pestle (or small bowl)
- meat mallet or glass bottom
- tongs
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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