Ayam Bakar Grilled Sweet Soy Chicken

Name: Ayam Bakar Grilled Sweet Soy Chicken
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (legs and thighs); 1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised, sliced; 6 shallots, roughly chopped; 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 2-in piece fresh galangal or ginger, peeled, sliced; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1 tsp salt; 2 lime, cut into wedges

Chicken marinated in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, galangal, and sweet soy sauce, simmered in the marinade first, then finished on the grill for smoky, caramelized skin. Plan ahead: marinate at least 1 hour.

95 minMediumServes 4460 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerGrill and StovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

4 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (legs and thighs)
1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised, sliced
6 shallots, roughly chopped
6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2-in piece fresh galangal or ginger, peeled, sliced
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp salt
2 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Blend 6 roughly chopped shallots, 6 roughly chopped garlic cloves, 2-in piece peeled, sliced fresh galangal or ginger, 2 bruised, sliced lemongrass stalks, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a blender or food processor until a coarse paste forms.
2

Score bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (legs and thighs) deeply with a knife to help the marinade penetrate. Rub the spice paste all over, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3

In a large, wide skillet or wok over medium heat, combine the marinated chicken with 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is nearly cooked through and the liquid has reduced to a thick coating glaze.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, basting with any remaining glaze, until skin is charred and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5

Serve with 2 cut into wedges lime and steamed rice.

Questions

Can I make Ayam Bakar Grilled Sweet Soy Chicken gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Ayam Bakar Grilled Sweet Soy Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Ayam Bakar Grilled Sweet Soy Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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