Ayam Mentega

Name: Ayam Mentega
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 14 oz Chicken Breast; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 3 tbsp Butter; 1 medium White Onion; 4 cloves Garlic; 3 tbsp Sweet Soya Sauce; 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 1 tbsp Lemon; 2 stalks Spring Onion

Under 30 MinsHigh ProteinStovetopDinnerComfort FoodPan-Asian

Easy

25min

480kcal

2people

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A classic Indonesian dish of crispy pan-fried chicken tossed in a sweet, savory, and glossy butter sauce.

If you are craving a quick, flavor-packed dinner, this Ayam Mentega (Indonesian Butter Chicken) is an absolute must-try. Unlike the creamy Indian butter chicken, this classic Indonesian dish features crispy bites of chicken tossed in a glossy, savory, and sticky butter sauce. The secret to an authentic Ayam Mentega lies in the unique combination of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and Worcestershire sauce, which caramelize beautifully with rich butter to create an irresistible glaze. It is deeply savory with a perfect balance of sweetness and a slight tang from the lemon juice. Serve this delicious Indonesian Butter Chicken over a bed of warm rice, and watch it become an instant family favorite!

Ingredients

400 g Chicken Breast
2 tbsp Corn Flour
0.5 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder
2 tbsp Olive Oil
3 tbsp Butter
1 medium White Onion (about 1 cup sliced)
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
3 tbsp Sweet Soya Sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
1 tbsp Lemon (freshly squeezed juice)
2 stalks Spring Onion (chopped)

Instructions

1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes.
2
In a bowl, toss the chicken breast with the salt, black pepper powder, and corn flour until evenly coated.
3
Heat the olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken breast and pan-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4
In the same pan, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted and bubbling, add the sliced white onion and minced garlic.
5
Sauté the aromatics for about 2 minutes until the white onion begins to soften and smell fragrant.
6
Pour in the sweet soya sauce, worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine and let the sauce bubble for about 1 minute until it thickens slightly.
7
Return the fried chicken to the pan, tossing vigorously to coat every piece in the sticky, glossy sauce.
8
Turn off the heat, stir in the chopped spring onion, and serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

•If you like a bit of heat, mix a spoonful of your saos sambal into the sauce before tossing the chicken.
•Using corn flour before frying gives the chicken a delicate crust that helps the glossy sauce cling to the meat perfectly.

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