Best 8 Indonesian Style Breast Of Chicken Recipes

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Indonesian cuisine, a symphony of flavors and textures, boasts a wide array of dishes that tantalize the taste buds. Among these culinary gems, the Indonesian-style breast of chicken stands out as a delectable dish that embodies the essence of Indonesian cuisine. This dish, often served with a side of fragrant rice and a variety of condiments, showcases the harmonious blend of spices, herbs, and aromatic ingredients that define Indonesian cooking.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey to explore the Indonesian-style breast of chicken in all its glory. Discover the secrets behind this mouthwatering dish, from the selection of the finest chicken breasts to the intricate preparation of the bumbu, the aromatic spice paste that forms the heart of the dish. We'll delve into the various cooking techniques employed to create this dish, whether it's the traditional method of grilling over charcoal or the modern convenience of using a stovetop or oven.

Along the way, we'll uncover the diverse regional variations of this classic dish, each with its own unique flavor profile. From the spicy and savory rendang ayam of West Sumatra to the sweet and tangy ayam kecap of Central Java, the Indonesian-style breast of chicken offers a culinary adventure like no other.

So, prepare your palate for a tantalizing journey as we explore the depths of flavor and uncover the secrets behind this iconic Indonesian dish. From the initial preparation to the final presentation, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to recreate this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen, bringing the vibrant flavors of Indonesia to your dinner table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

INDONESIAN GINGER CHICKEN



Indonesian Ginger Chicken image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup honey
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup minced garlic (8 to 12 cloves)
1/2 cup peeled and grated fresh ginger root
2 (3 1/2 pound) chickens, quartered, with backs removed

Steps:

  • Cook the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger root in a small saucepan over low heat until the honey is melted. Arrange the chicken in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan, skin side down, and pour on the sauce. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the pan, turn the chicken skin side up, and raise the temperature to 375 degrees F. Continue baking for 30 minutes or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh and the sauce is a rich, dark brown.

INDONESIAN-STYLE BREAST OF CHICKEN



Indonesian-Style Breast of Chicken image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, about 1 1/4 pounds
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne, turmeric, coriander and garlic. Blend well so that the pieces are well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold the pieces in one layer without crowding. Over medium heat, add the pieces of chicken and cook until browned on one side. Turn the pieces and reduce the heat to medium high. Cook until done. Total cooking time is about 10 minutes. After the pieces are cooked, transfer them to paper towels and keep them in a warm place. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 385 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

INDONESIAN PEANUT CHICKEN



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Here's a marvelous make-ahead recipe! I cut up fresh chicken, put it in a bag with the remaining slow-cooker ingredients and freeze it. To cook, just remove the bag a day ahead to thaw in the fridge, then pour all the contents into the slow cooker. -Sarah Newman, Mahtomedi, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
6 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
6 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
Julienned green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the onion, water, peanut butter, chili sauce, salt, cayenne and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with peanuts, red pepper and, if desired, julienned green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ERIN'S INDONESIAN CHICKEN



Erin's Indonesian Chicken image

This is an all time favorite that has lasted me from grade school through adulthood. I've served it to just about everyone I know and have received nothing but rave reviews!

Provided by ERINPETERSON

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indonesian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups water
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon red chile paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Bring the rice and water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Place green beans in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over boiling water, and steam 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
  • Mix the chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, chile paste, lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Mix in the green beans. Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 322 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

INDONESIAN CHICKEN



Indonesian Chicken image

From Cooking Light Magazine. The recipe states to poke the chicken with a fork so it can really absorb the marinade and if your like leftovers -- double the recipe.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz. each)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Prepare grill. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add chicken to bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
  • Place the chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill for 5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 400.3, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 25.7

GRILLED INDONESIAN CHICKEN BREASTS



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Curry, coconut and peanut butter add new global flavors to everyday chicken.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons curry powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in half
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup currants
Hot cooked rice, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium nonmetal bowl, beat orange juice, peanut butter and curry powder with wire whisk. Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover; refrigerate, turning once, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours to marinate.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken and bell pepper on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
  • To serve, cut chicken breasts diagonally into 1/2-inch slices and bell pepper into 1/2-inch strips. Top chicken and bell pepper with coconut and currants. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

INDONESIAN CHICKEN BREASTS



Indonesian Chicken Breasts image

Make and share this Indonesian Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by troyh

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons curry powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in half
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup currants
hot cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat orange juice, peanut butter, and curry powder in medium nonmetal bowl, using wire whisk.
  • Add chicken, turning to coat with marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate, turning once, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat coals or gas grill.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Cover and grill chicken and bell pepper 4-6 inches from medium heat 15-20 minutes , turning once, until is no longer pink in center.
  • To serve, cut chicken breasts diagonally into 1/2-inch slices and bell pepper into 1/2-inch strips.
  • Top chicken and bell pepper with coconut and currants.
  • Serve with rice.

INDONESIAN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD



Indonesian-Style Chicken Salad image

Poached chicken breasts, which are at the center of this salad, are a low-fat, high-protein staple with endless possibilities. In this recipe, inspiration comes from the Southeast Asian country of Indonesia. Mint leaves and cilantro add a fresh bite and mung bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts help to fill out the dish. This spicy, refreshing salad makes a great summer meal.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 whole chicken breast or 2 boneless skinless breasts, poached and shredded about 4 cups shredded chicken
Salt
freshly ground pepper (optional)
1 bunch scallions, white part and green, thinly sliced
1/4 cup slivered fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 small red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped seeded if desired
2 cups mung bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts
1 romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated, washed and dried
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Southeast Asian fish sauce
Pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons crunchy or smooth natural peanut butter (more to taste)
1/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add the white part of the scallions, the mint, cilantro, red pepper, minced chile pepper and sprouts. Toss together.
  • Combine the lime juice, ginger, garlic, fish sauce and cayenne. Stir together. Add the peanut butter, and combine well. Whisk in the buttermilk. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Line a platter with the lettuce leaves. Toss the chicken mixture with the dressing, and arrange over the lettuce. Sprinkle the peanuts and the scallion greens over the top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 422 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

- For extra crispy chicken, double-coat each piece in the egg and breadcrumb mixture. - To make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast and cook until it reads 165°F (74°C). - Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise. - For a healthier version, bake the chicken breasts instead of frying them. - You can also add different spices and herbs to the breadcrumb mixture to create different flavors. - Experiment with different types of bread crumbs, such as panko or seasoned bread crumbs, to add different textures to the chicken.

Conclusion:

Indonesian-style fried chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its crispy coating and flavorful marinade, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you serve it as a main course or an appetizer, this chicken is sure to please. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to try, give this Indonesian-style fried chicken recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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