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 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.