Smashed Fried Chicken With Green Chili Sauce (ayam Penyet Sambal Hijau)

Smashed Fried Chicken with Green Chili Sauce, also known as Ayam Penyet Sambal Hijau, is a popular Malay dish known for its crispy and flavorful chicken served with a spicy green chili sauce. This dish is a perfect combination of crispy, juicy, and spicy flavors that will surely satisfy your taste buds.

Smashed Fried Chicken With Green Chili Sauce (ayam Penyet Sambal Hijau)

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in the seasoned flour mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large skillet Shallow dish

Tools

Tongs Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Smashed Fried Chicken with Green Chili Sauce with steamed rice, cucumber slices, and a wedge of lime.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy chicken, double coat the chicken in the seasoned flour before frying.

Cost

$10