Ayam Penyet with Spicy Sambal – 60-Minute Recipe
A vibrant Indonesian classic, ayam penyet features smashed, crispy fried chicken paired with a fiery sambal and fluffy white rice. The dish balances heat, savory depth, and comforting textures, making it a satisfying family favorite.
Recipe by farahjeats· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- white rice
- vegetables
Fried Chicken
- chicken
- spices
- aromatics
- oil
- broth
Spicy Sambal
- red chilies
- shallots
- green chilies
- broth
Instructions
- 1Simmer the chicken in a mixture of spices and aromatics until cooked through.
- 2Remove the chicken and fry it in a little oil until the skin is crispy; optionally coat with a batter made from the broth for extra crunch.
- 3Use a pestle or a food processor to crush the cooked chicken, flattening it to create the classic smashed texture.
- 4In a separate bowl, combine red chilies, shallots, and green chilies with broth; crush the mixture into a coarse, chunky paste to make the spicy sambal.
- 5Season the sambal to taste and fry briefly in a small amount of oil to meld the flavors.
- 6Plate the smashed fried chicken with a generous spoonful of sambal, a serving of white rice, and fresh vegetables.
- 7Serve immediately while the chicken is hot and crispy.
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Simmer Before Frying
Ensure the chicken is fully cooked in the spiced broth before removing it for frying.
Crisp the Skin
Fry the simmered chicken in a little oil until the skin turns crispy; optional broth batter adds extra crunch.
Create the Smashed Texture
After frying, use a pestle or food processor to crush and flatten the chicken for the traditional smashed look.
Finish the Sambal Quickly
Season the crushed chili‑shallot mixture and fry briefly in a small amount of oil to meld flavors.
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1 hr estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Ayam Penyet with Spicy Sambal?
- About 1 hour in total: 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Ayam Penyet with Spicy Sambal recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Ayam Penyet with Spicy Sambal recipe come from?
- It was shared by farahjeats on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.