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Indonesian Chicken Recipe

Indonesian Chicken Recipe: Savory, Juicy, and Totally Easy

This Indonesian Chicken Recipe features marinated chicken thighs that are easy to prepare and full of flavor, ideal for a low-carb, keto-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indonesian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup Honey or low-carb sweetener
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter natural varieties preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger or use ground ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander omit if you don’t have it
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can replace with another oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice fresh is best
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on recommended
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro or parsley as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill
  • Oven
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Baking sheet
  • zip-top bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and peanut butter until smooth. Add rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, optional red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and lime juice, mixing until glossy.
  2. In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine chicken thighs with the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F) or your oven to the same temperature. Make sure grill grates are clean and oiled.
  4. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they reach 165°F internally and the skin is crispy. For roasting, bake for 35-40 minutes, basting with leftover marinade.
  5. Remove the chicken from the heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve warm with rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for intensifying flavors. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked perfectly.

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