Description
Tender and flavorful Indonesian Grilled Sambal Chicken, marinated in a harmonious blend of aromatic spices and chili paste, then grilled to perfection. This dish offers a spicy kick with a touch of sweetness that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 2 – 2 1/2 lbs Chicken (boneless, skinless chicken thighs)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sliced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Bragg’s liquid Amino
- 1/4 cup Sambal Olek (garlic chili paste) plus 1 – 2 tablespoons more for extra spicy
Garnish:
- Crushed roasted Peanuts
- Fresh mint leaves
- Sliced scallions
- Thai Crunch Salad or Asian Slaw (to serve)
Additional:
- 8–10 Pre-soaked Skewers (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces or leave whole. Place in a zip lock bag or bowl.
- Blend garlic, ginger, sriracha, fish sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in Sambal Olek. Pour over chicken and marinate.
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Skewer chicken or leave whole.
- Simmer leftover marinade to thicken for basting.
- Grill chicken, basting with thickened marinade until cooked through.
- Serve with garnishes and side salad or slaw.
Notes
- Chicken breast can be used, adjust cooking time to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 272
- Sugar: 21.3 g
- Sodium: 1192 mg
- Fat: 6.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 30.6 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg
