Smashed Chicken with Rice
Crispy fried chicken is smashed and served over white rice with a spicy sambal, fresh cucumber, tomato, and crunchy fried shallots. A simple Indonesian-inspired meal that's big on flavor.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Season chicken thighs with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Step 3
Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. Smash each piece with a heavy spatula or pestle until flattened but still intact.
Step 4
Cook rice according to package directions; keep warm.
Step 5
Slice cucumber and tomato into thin rounds.
Step 6
Serve rice topped with smashed chicken, sambal, cucumber, tomato, and fried shallots.
Step 7
Add extra sambal or lime if you like more heat.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- heavy spatula or pestle
- pot for rice
- knife
- cutting board
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