Pedes Ayam Penyet (Spicy Indonesian Smashed Chicken)
Pedes Ayam Penyet (Spicy Indonesian Smashed Chicken) brings crisp-fried chicken over a punchy, freshly pounded sambal with heat from red chiles and depth from shrimp paste. Notes of galangal, ginger, and lemon basil create a fragrant balance of spicy, tangy, and herbal flavors. Serve it hot for a satisfying dinner or a weekend feast when you crave bold Indonesian taste.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pedes Ayam Penyet (Spicy Indonesian Smashed Chicken), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the garlic, 1 shallot, ginger, galangal, coriander, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle; pound them into a paste.
- 2
Place the chicken in a pot with the garlic paste, water, and salam leaves. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet. When the chicken is fully boiled, fry it in the skillet until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 4
For the sambal (chili sauce), heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the remaining 2 shallots, tomato, and red chiles for 2 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and add lime juice, shrimp paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, and lemon basil. Pound everything into a paste.
- 5
Spread the sambal (chili sauce) on the bottom of a serving plate and set the chicken on top.
- Calories 1139.19 kcal High 57%
- Protein 57.74 g Good Source 115%
- Carbohydrate 49.79 g 18%
- Total Fat 82.42 g High 106%
- Saturated Fat 21.17 g High 106%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 277.64 mg High 93%
- Sodium 770.48 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 18.21 g Good Source 65%
- Total Sugars 17.09 g --
- Added Sugars 6.19 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 135.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 5.84 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 662.18 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 118.08 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 17.79 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pedes Ayam Penyet (Spicy Indonesian Smashed Chicken) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Thigh, Chili Pepper, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 1139.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pedes Ayam Penyet (Spicy Indonesian Smashed Chicken) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Thigh, Chili Pepper, Fresh Basil, Fresh Ginger, Galangal. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pedes Ayam Penyet (Spicy Indonesian Smashed Chicken)?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1139.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pedes Ayam Penyet (Spicy Indonesian Smashed Chicken) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pedes Ayam Penyet (Spicy Indonesian Smashed Chicken) healthy?
- Pedes Ayam Penyet (Spicy Indonesian Smashed Chicken) has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 1139.19 calories and 57.74 g of protein, or 115% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 770.48 mg (34% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 21.17 g (106% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.19 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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