Grilled Chicken With Spicy Coconut Sauce (ayam Percik)
Grilled Chicken with Spicy Coconut Sauce, also known as Ayam Percik, is a popular Malaysian dish that features tender grilled chicken smothered in a flavorful and spicy coconut sauce. This dish is bursting with aromatic and savory flavors that will transport you to the streets of Malaysia.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, tamarind paste, palm sugar, turmeric powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the blended mixture and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
- Brush the grilled chicken with the spicy coconut sauce and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
Supplies
Grill Blender Saucepan
Tools
Tongs Basting brush
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the grilled chicken with steamed white rice and a side of fresh cucumber and tomato salad.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For an extra kick of heat, add chopped red chilies to the spicy coconut sauce.
Cost
$15