Ayam Goreng

Ayam Goreng

Ayam Goreng

Indonesian-style fried chicken marinated deeply in turmeric, coriander, and lemongrass before frying to a crisp golden coat.

Cuisines

Indonesian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
3 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
500 ml cooking oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend garlic, shallots, and ginger into a smooth paste.
  2. 2 In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, white pepper, and lime juice.
  3. 3 Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
  4. 4 Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes per batch.
  6. 6 Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  7. 7 Serve the Ayam Goreng hot with steamed rice or as a side dish.

Tips

For a spicier version, add some chili paste to the marinade.