Indonesian Chicken Recipe

Name: Indonesian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 lbs bone-in chicken breasts; 2 onions, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 8 almonds, blanched and peeled; 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2 inch pieces (may sub 1 tbsp. lemon zest); 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (I used sambal oelek); hot cooked rice (I like jasmine rice)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 lbs bone-in chicken breasts
2 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
8 almonds, blanched and peeled
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2 inch pieces (may sub 1 tbsp. lemon zest)
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (I used sambal oelek)
hot cooked rice (I like jasmine rice)

1
Brown chicken in oil in skillet over med/high heat.
2
Place chicken in crockpot with lemongrass (or lemon zest).
3
Drain all oil except 1 tbsp from pan.
4
Over medium heat, cook onions until soft.
5
Add ginger, garlic, almonds, coriander, and turmeric, cooking until spices are fragrant.
6
Stir in coconut milk.
7
Pour mixture in food processor or blender and process until smooth.
8
Pour puree over chicken in the crockpot.
9
Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
10
Using a slotted spoon, gather lemongrass from crockpot, and discard.
11
Stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, and sambal oelek in a small bowl and add to chicken.
12
Serve chicken with steamed jasmine rice, if desired.

1812

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 lbs bone-in chicken breasts, 2 onions, sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indonesian Chicken

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