Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Chicken

Name: Indonesian Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp halal-certified soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.125 tsp black pepper; 4 chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.25 cup chopped green onion; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 cup peanut butter; 2 cup water; 1 tbsp halal-certified soy sauce; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp sugar; 0.25 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.125 tsp dried cayenne pepper

Chicken grilled and spiced with ginger and cayenne.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Combine soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper. Add chicken and marinate 30 minutes.
30 min
2
Skewer pieces on wooden skewers if desired, and brush with oil. Broil 3 inches from heat for 5 minutes.
5 min
3
Can also be cooked on preheated grill pan or stir fried, if you prefer. Meanwhile, prepare spicy peanut sauce.
4
Saute green onion in the oil until limp. Remove from heat and add peanut butter. Gradually stir in water, then add remaining ingredients.
5
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, until the sauce is thickened enough to coat a spoon.
5 min
6
Stir occasionally while simmering. Serve chicken with the spicy peanut sauce for dipping. May also be served over hot cooked rice or noodles.