A Kelantan-style Malaysian grilled chicken basted with a spiced coconut milk sauce until smoky, glossy, and tender.
30 min prep 38 min cook 60 min rest
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Blend the onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and hot pepper into a paste.
Fry the spice paste in oil for 5 minutes.
Add the coconut milk, sugar, and salt, and thicken the sauce for 12 minutes.
Rub the chicken with one third of the sauce and rest it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Sear the chicken in a cast-iron pan for 6 minutes on each side.
Brush on the remaining sauce in layers and bake in a 190°C oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
Serve ayam percik with rice, cucumber, and lime.
💡 Tip: Do not coat raw chicken with too much sauce; brushing in layers after the first sear reduces burning and gives shine.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ayam percik for guests with plain rice, cucumber, lime, and optional roasted pepper.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~520
kcal calories
38
g protein
18
g carbs
34
g fat
7.6g
Sugar
3.2g
Fiber
1661.2mg
Sodium
15.2g
Saturated fat
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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