Asian Festive Dishes Recipes - Indonesian Grilled Spiced Chicken (Singgang Ajam) Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 lb. (Ph kg.) chicken (cut into 1/2 lengthwise & discard neck & feet)

• 1 pt. (600 ml.) thick coconut milk

• 1 stalk lemon grass (bruised)

• 2 bay leaves

Marinade Ingredients:

• 2 onions (chopped)

• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)

• 3 red chilies (seeded & ground)

• 1 dessertspoon chopped ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground peppercorn

• 1 teaspoon salt

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Rub chicken halves thoroughly with marinade ingredients. Leave aside for 1 hour.

2. Pour coconut milk into large saucepan. Add in lemon grass and bay leaves. Bring to boil, uncovered over medium heat. Stir continuously.

3. Lower heat and add in chicken halves. Simmer uncovered till chicken is 3/4-cooked. Baste chicken with coconut milk continuously.

4. Transfer chicken onto a grilling rack. Grill in preheated oven at 400F/Gas Mark 6 till chicken is cooked.

5. Place chicken onto serving plate and pour over retained marinade sauce. Serve.