Ayam kecap
Ayam kecap is a popular Indonesian dish that features chicken cooked in a flavorful soy sauce-based marinade. "Ayam" means chicken, and "kecap" refers to the sweet soy sauce used in the dish. The chicken is typically marinated with a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, shallots, ginger, and other aromatic spices, creating a delicious blend of flavors. It can be served with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 shallots (finely chopped)
- 1 thumb-sized ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- green onions chopped, for garnish (optional)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sweet soy sauce, minced garlic, chopped shallots, grated ginger, vegetable oil, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
- Place the chicken pieces in a large Ziploc bag or a bowl, and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the chicken is well-coated. You can let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or longer for more flavor.
- Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces (reserving the marinade) and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the pan with the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the heat. Serve the Ayam kecap hot with steamed rice or noodles.
- For a finishing touch, sprinkle some chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top for garnish, if desired.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcal (32%)Carbohydrates: 33g (11%)Protein: 37g (74%)Fat: 38g (58%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 222mg (74%)Sodium: 699mg (30%)Potassium: 505mg (14%)Fiber: 0.3g (1%)Sugar: 25g (28%)Vitamin A: 179IU (4%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 29mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
