Kunyit Ayam

Name: Kunyit Ayam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1 tbsp ground turmeric; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 onion, diced; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 2 tbsp galangal, sliced; 4 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1/2 tsp sea salt; pinch white pepper

Golden turmeric chicken simmered in coconut broth. Anti-inflammatory, wholesome, and deeply comforting. A health-conscious trending favorite.

45 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tbsp ground turmeric
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 onion, diced
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
2 tbsp galangal, sliced
4 kaffir lime leaves
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
pinch white pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
2

Add 8 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 1 tbsp ground turmeric, and 2 tbsp sliced galangal. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Add 1.5 lbs cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts pieces and stir to coat with the turmeric paste. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
4

Pour in 2 cups coconut milk and 1 cup chicken broth. Add 2 bruised lemongrass stalks and 4 kaffir lime leaves.
5

Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
6

Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and pinch white pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
7

Remove lemongrass stalks. Serve hot over steamed rice with fresh herbs on the side.

Questions

How long does Kunyit Ayam keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kunyit Ayam?

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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