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Kalasan Coconut Chicken
A Yogyakarta fried chicken simmered in coconut milk, shallot, garlic, coriander, galangal, and bay leaf before frying.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 12 min📖 1 min readServes 4~510 kcal🇮🇩 Indonesian🌍 Full translation
26 min prep 46 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 12 min- Prep26 min
- Cooking46 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the chicken
- 900 g Chicken thighs
For cooking
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Coconut milk
For the spice paste
- 6 Shallots
- 4 clove Garlic
For the spice mix
- 25 g Galangal
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Coriander seeds
For flavoring
- 2 Bay leaves
For seasoning
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Brown sugar
For frying
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Crush the shallots, garlic, galangal, and coriander into a paste.
- 2
Put the chicken, spice paste, coconut milk, bay leaves, sugar, and salt in a pot.
- 3
Cook the chicken over low heat for 28 minutes.
28 min28:00 - 4
Drain the chicken pieces and let them cool slightly for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Cook the spiced coconut liquid left in the pot over low heat until it turns into golden crisp crumbs, called kremesan.
10 min10:00 - 6
Heat the oil and fry the chicken for 7 minutes, until golden.
7 min07:00 - 7
Rest the chicken on paper towels for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 8
Serve the fried chicken hot with the kremesan crumbs, sambal, and rice.
💡 Tip: Simmering the chicken in spiced coconut milk first shortens the frying time and keeps the meat from drying out.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with sambal, cucumber, tomato, and plain rice.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~510
kcal calories
36
g protein
10
g carbs
36
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 8%Fat 64%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kalasan Coconut Chicken make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kalasan Coconut Chicken take?
Prep 26 minutes, cooking 46 minutes; 72 minutes in total.Is Kalasan Coconut Chicken difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kalasan Coconut Chicken have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 36g, carbs: 10g, fat: 36g.Is Kalasan Coconut Chicken allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Kalasan Coconut Chicken belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indonesian cuisine.How many ingredients does Kalasan Coconut Chicken need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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