Sambal Chicken Recipe
Sambal Chicken Recipe is a spicy and flavorful dish that comes from Southeast Asian cuisine. It is made with chicken cooked in a rich, red chili paste called sambal. This dish is famous for its bold taste, beautiful red color, and perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.
Equipment
- 1 Wok or Large Frying Pan
- 2 Mixing bowl
- 3 Wooden Spatula / Cooking Spoon
- 4 Knife
- 5 Cutting board
- 6 Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 500 grams chicken boneless or with bone, cut into medium pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the Sambal Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons sambal paste store-bought or homemade
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- Salt as needed
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- Take the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well and keep it aside for 15–20 minutes. This helps the chicken become tender and flavorful.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until it becomes light golden brown. Remove and keep aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Sambal Base
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Now add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add Sambal and Sauces
- Add 3 tablespoons of sambal paste. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Now add soy sauce, tomato sauce, and sugar. Mix well. Cook until oil starts separating from the mixture.
Step 5: Combine Chicken and Sauce
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan. Mix well so the chicken is fully coated with sambal sauce.
- Add ½ cup water and cook for 5–7 minutes on low flame. Stir occasionally.
Step 6: Final Touch
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Garnish with spring onions or coriander leaves.
- Your delicious sambal chicken is ready to serve!