Ayam Goreng

Name: Ayam Goreng
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken, cut into pieces; 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped; 1 inch Ginger, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon White Pepper, powder; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 500 ml cooking oil, for frying

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

Cuisines

Indonesian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

	500 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	3 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	1 teaspoon	White Pepper , powder
	2 tablespoons	Lime juice
	500 ml	Cooking oil , for frying

Instructions

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