Ayam Panggang Mesanten (Grilled Chicken with Chilies)

60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

1358 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	chicken
1	teaspoon	salt
1	cup	vegetable oil
1	teaspoon	shrimp paste	dried
4	each	shallots	chopped
3	each	garlic cloves	crushed
3	each	red chili peppers	fresh
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
2 1/3	cups	coconut milk
2	each	bay leaves
1	x	lemon grass	stalk
1	tablespoon	lime juice	fresh
1	x	red chili peppers	fresh, shredded

Directions

Dried shrimp paste is also called terasi. Seed and shred the chilies. Crush lemon grass with side of cleaver.

Cut chicken in half. Wash and pat dry. Rub with salt and oil.

Grill over hot coals about 10-15 minutes each side, until done.

Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Wrap shrimp paste in foil and toast each side over moderate heat about 2 minutes.

Pound shallots, garlic, chilies, and toasted shrimp paste into a paste. Heat oil in frying pan. Add paste and fry on moderate heat, stirring, for about 4-5 minutes, or until dry, do not burn.

Add coconut milk gradually, stirring after each addition. Add bay leaves and lemon grass. Bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Add lime juice. Stir. Add cooked chicken and reheat in sauce. Garnish with the shredded chilie. Serve with rice and Sambal Ulek.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 432g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1358 79% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119.0g	183%
Saturated Fat 41.0g	205%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 204mg	68%
Sodium 827mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 8.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 67.0g	135%