Sambal Chicken
Spice up your dinner routine with this bold and flavorful Sambal Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a tantalizing sambal oelek sauce infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Finished with a zesty splash of lime juice and garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, this dish is a vibrant combination of savory, spicy, and citrusy flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, Sambal Chicken is an easy yet impressive dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Pair it with steamed rice or your favorite sides for a complete meal that will transport your taste buds to Southeast Asia!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece, minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 stalks, chopped green onions
- 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Begin by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook until the skin is crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-5 minutes on the other side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Add the sambal oelek, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, turning them to coat them in the sambal sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 6
Finish by adding lime juice to the dish, stirring gently to combine.
Step 7
Garnish the sambal chicken with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
Step 8
Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (853.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1624.3 |
| Total Fat 94.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 564mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4406.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.8g | |
| Protein 161.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 42IU | 0% |
| Calcium 155.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2005.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories