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Chicken Rendang Recipe

A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish from Indonesia, slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indonesian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken, cut into pieces
  • 400 ml Coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Water

Spice Paste

  • 6 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 2 inches Ginger peeled and chopped
  • 2 inches Galangal peeled and chopped
  • 5 Red chilies seeded
  • 3 Shallots peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend all the spice paste ingredients into a smooth paste.
  2. 2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the spice paste and cook until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
  4. 4. Pour in the coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5. Cook until the sauce thickens and the chicken is tender. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken Rendang, Indonesian Cuisine, Spicy Chicken
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