20-Min Spicy Grilled Chicken with Sambal & Rice
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs glazed with fiery sambal and served over steamed rice with cooling cucumber, tomato, and lettuce. Ready in 20 minutes—the weeknight version of Lombok's legendary ayam taliwang.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Place chicken skin-side down in the skillet. Sear 7-8 minutes without moving until skin is deep golden and crispy.
Step 4
Flip chicken. Sear the other side 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Spoon sambal over the top.
Step 5
Squeeze lime juice over the chicken. Toss gently to coat in sambal.
Step 6
Divide rice among plates, top with chicken, and arrange cucumber, tomato, and lettuce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch or larger)
- paper towels
- knife and cutting board
- tongs
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