Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)
Ayam Penyet Pedas is a spicy Indonesian chicken dish.
It's made with chicken cooked in a flavorful paste and served with a spicy sauce.
The ingredients can be found in Asian grocery stores.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 10, 2026Share
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Ayam Penyet Pedas is a spicy Indonesian chicken dish.
It's made with chicken cooked in a flavorful paste and served with a spicy sauce.
The ingredients can be found in Asian grocery stores.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 16
5 cloves garlic, peeled, divided
3 shallots, divided
1.5 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
1.5 inch piece galangal, thinly sliced
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 chicken thighs
1.25 cups water
2 salam leaves (substitute with curry leaves)
3 teaspoons oil, divided, or as needed
0.5 tomato
11 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
4 tablespoons key lime juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
0.5 teaspoon white sugar
1 bunch lemon basil (kemangi)
Instructions
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1
Pound 3 cloves garlic, 1 shallot, ginger, galangal, coriander, and 1.5 teaspoons salt into a paste in a mortar and pestle.
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Combine chicken with the garlic paste, water, and salam leaves in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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3
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Fry the cooked chicken in the skillet until it's golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
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For the sambal, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the remaining 2 shallots, tomato, and red chiles for 2 minutes. Then pound everything into a paste with lime juice, shrimp paste, salt, sugar, and lemon basil.
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5
Place the sambal at the bottom of a serving plate and put the chicken on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 558 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 27g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Cholesterol 107mg
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Sodium 2459mg
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Total Carbohydrate 46g
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Dietary Fiber 6g
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Protein 39g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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