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Ayam Taliwang — Spicy Grilled Chicken Plate

Crispy-skinned grilled chicken with a fiery chili-garlic glaze, served with fried tofu, tempeh, fresh vegetables, and sambal. A complete Indonesian dinner in 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
680
Protein
48g
Ayam Taliwang — Spicy Grilled Chicken Plate
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season inside and out with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir minced chilies, garlic, and sambal into the pan around the chicken. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 6 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).

  6. Step 6

    While chicken cooks, heat 1 tbsp oil in a second skillet over medium-high. Fry tofu and tempeh until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

  7. Step 7

    Squeeze lime juice over the chicken. Arrange on a plate with rice, fried tofu, tempeh, fresh cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and extra sambal.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • second skillet (10-inch)
  • meat thermometer
  • paper towels
  • tongs

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