Paleo Ayam Rica-Rica
Embark on a flavorful journey with Paleo Ayam Rica-Rica, a vibrant Indonesian-inspired dish bursting with aromatic spices and fiery chilies. This paleo-friendly recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a fragrant spice paste made with fresh turmeric, lemongrass, ginger, and shallots, balanced with the zesty brightness of lime juice and kaffir lime leaves. Simmered to perfection in creamy coconut oil, this dish delivers a perfectly tender texture and deep, bold flavors. Garnished with fresh basil leaves, it's as stunning in presentation as it is in taste. Quick to prepare and naturally gluten-free, Paleo Ayam Rica-Rica is perfect for spicing up your weeknight dinners while staying aligned with a wholesome paleo lifestyle.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 6 pieces Red bird’s eye chilies
- 1 unit Red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 6 pieces Shallots
- 2 teaspoons Fresh turmeric, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 stalk Lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped
- 3 leaves Kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 60 milliliters Water
- 10 pieces Basil leaves for garnish
Directions
Step 1
Begin by thinly slicing the garlic, shallots, and red bird’s eye chilies. To reduce the heat, you may seed the chilies first.
Step 2
In a blender, combine the sliced chilies, red bell pepper, garlic, shallots, fresh turmeric, ginger, and lemongrass. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
Step 3
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant and the oil starts to separate.
Step 4
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the kaffir lime leaves and continue to cook for another minute.
Step 6
Pour in the water and lime juice, and sprinkle with salt. Stir well, cover, and let simmer on low heat for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Step 7
Uncover and increase heat to medium-high to allow the liquid to reduce slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.
Step 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves for an added aroma and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1017.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1565.7 |
| Total Fat 84.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 545mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2821.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.5g | |
| Protein 139.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 195.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2684.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories