Crispy Spicy Chicken with Chili Mayo
Ayam taliwang—crispy fried chicken slicked with fiery sambal and cooling mayo, served over fresh lettuce. A Lombok classic that hits sweet, spicy, and tangy in one bite.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pound chicken breasts to 0.75-inch thickness between plastic wrap.
Step 2
Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper, then dredge in flour until fully coated.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Fry chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5
Toss hot chicken with 3 tbsp sambal oelek until evenly coated, then plate over lettuce.
Step 6
Serve with a dollop of mayonnaise and lime wedge on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- shallow bowl or plate
- meat mallet or rolling pin
- tongs
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