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.

Grilled Chicken With Spicy Coconut Sauce (ayam Percik)

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

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a blender, combine the coconut milk, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, tamarind paste, palm sugar, turmeric powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. 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.
  4. Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
  5. 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