Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Garlic Chicken

Name: Indonesian Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans; 3 tbsp olive oil; 6 chicken breasts; 10 fresh garlic cloves; 1 tbsp fresh gingerroot; 1 small onion; 1 lime; 2 tsp halal-certified soy sauce; 1 tsp dark molasses; 1 tsp brown sugar; 2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 cup water; hot cooked rice

Steamed chicken, green beans and lime, warmed with turmeric.

55 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 40 min · Cook 15 min · 55 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Steam green beans until just tender, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saute pan or wok and saute chicken until meat turns white and is cooked through. Set aside.
2
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil and saute garlic, ginger and onion until onion is soft. Do not let garlic burn.
3
Stir in the green beans. Add lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, turmeric, salt and water. Let simmer for just a few seconds.
4
Add chicken pieces and stir until heated through and well coated with sauce. Serve over rice.