Ayam Penyet

Name: Ayam Penyet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry; 6 shallots, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 2 cups water; 8 red bird eye chilies, stemmed; 1 Roma tomato, chopped; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy fried chicken simmered in aromatic spices and smashed before serving with a vibrant, freshly pounded chili sambal.

60 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry
6 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled
1 tsp fine sea salt
2 cups water
8 red bird eye chilies, stemmed
1 Roma tomato, chopped
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Blend 6 chopped shallots, 4 peeled garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tbsp peeled fresh ginger, and half of the 1 tsp fine sea salt into a smooth spice paste.
2

In a pot, combine 2 lbs patted dry bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, spice paste, and 2 cups water.
3

Simmer chicken over medium heat for 25 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4

Remove chicken from liquid and drain well on paper towels.
5

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
6

Fry 8 stemmed red bird eye chilies and 1 chopped Roma tomato in 1 tablespoon of hot oil for 3 minutes, then pound in a mortar with remaining 1 tsp fine sea salt to form a sambal paste.
7

Deep-fry 2 lbs patted dry bone-in skin-on chicken thighs in the hot 2 cups vegetable oil for 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
8

Place fried 2 lbs patted dry bone-in skin-on chicken thighs on a board and press down firmly with a wooden mallet or pestle to smash it, then top with sambal.

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Questions

What is Ayam Penyet?

Crispy fried chicken simmered in aromatic spices and smashed before serving with a vibrant, freshly pounded chili sambal. This reference files it under Indonesian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Ayam Penyet reach?

For Ayam Penyet, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for shallots in Ayam Penyet?

The entry for Ayam Penyet calls for 6 shallots, chopped. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Ayam Penyet?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Ayam Penyet uses 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry.

Is Ayam Penyet low-carb?

A serving of Ayam Penyet carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How much protein is in Ayam Penyet?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 42 g of protein in about 520 calories, alongside 8 g carbohydrate and 35 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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