Ayam Bakar

Ayam Bakar, an Indonesian grilled chicken dish, offers a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This mouthwatering recipe starts with tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich spice blend made from shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric, and coriander, infused with aromatic bruised lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. The addition of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), tamarind paste, and a touch of palm sugar creates an irresistible caramelized glaze when the chicken is grilled to perfection. The result is juicy, flavorful meat with a slightly charred exterior that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or fresh sambal. Quick to prepare and ideal for dinner or family gatherings, Ayam Bakar is a must-try for fans of Indonesian cuisine and BBQ enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken, whole or cut into pieces
• 6 pieces Shallots
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 3 pieces Candlenuts
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 2 tablespoons Palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
• 5 cm Galangal, bruised
• 1 stalk Lemongrass, bruised
• 3 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
• 4 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 500 ml Water

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, blend shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric, coriander, and palm sugar into a smooth paste.

Step 2

Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the bruised galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and tamarind paste to the pan, stirring well.

Step 4

Pour in the water, then add the chicken pieces. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the spice mixture.

Step 5

Season with salt and pepper, and pour in the sweet soy sauce. Mix everything thoroughly.

Step 6

Simmer the chicken in the sauce over low heat for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the sauce and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 5–10 minutes on each side until lightly charred and caramelized.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with additional sweet soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1864.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3197.1

Total Fat 176.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 880mg	0%
Sodium 4736.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 77.6g
Protein 283.3g	0%

Vitamin D 130IU	0%
Calcium 355.9mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 3613.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 13.9%