Ketjap Manis Chicken Skewers With Yellow Rice

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 1
Ketjap Manis Chicken Skewers With Yellow Rice – Delicious Indonesian Taste
in Main

Prep

40 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 chicken thigh fillets , excess fat trimmed ( boneless and skinless )
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 inch fresh ginger , peeled , finely grated
1 large fresh red chili , finely chopped
1/4 cup ketjap manis ( indonesian sweet sauce ABC brand )
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups jasmine rice
salt
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
olive oil , to grease
ketjap manis , extra , to serve
lime wedge , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
560
Sugar
8g
Fat
8g
Ketjap Manis Chicken Skewers With Yellow Rice is a popular Indonesian dish that has gained popularity around the world. The dish features marinated chicken that is grilled to perfection and served with fragrant yellow rice. The marinade is created using traditional Indonesian sweet sauce, ketjap manis, and other savory ingredients such as garlic, ginger, and fish sauce. The yellow rice is cooked with chicken stock and turmeric, which provides a beautiful golden color and a delicious aroma. This dish is perfect for entertaining and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine chicken thigh fillets, garlic, ginger, chili, ketjap manis, sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2.Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
3.In a saucepan, rinse 2 cups of jasmine rice and then soak with 2 cups of chicken stock. Add salt and turmeric. Cook over medium heat until fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
4.Serve the chicken skewers hot with yellow rice, extra ketjap manis, and lime wedges on the side.

PROS

The sweet and savory combination of ketjap manis, sugar, and fish sauce makes the chicken skewers flavorful and succulent.

The yellow rice is fragrant and pairs perfectly with the chicken.

This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining.

CONS

The chicken needs to marinate for at least 30 minutes, so the dish requires some advance planning.

The recipe calls for grilling the chicken, so you’ll need an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan.

Ketjap manis, while delicious, is not a common pantry staple and may require a special trip to the grocery store.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, niacin, and selenium.
Garlic and ginger have immune-boosting properties.
The dish is high in carbohydrates due to the rice, but the addition of turmeric provides anti-inflammatory benefits.

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