Sambal Ijo Grilled Chicken with Steamed Rice — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Sambal Ijo Grilled Chicken with Steamed Rice

A flavorful Indonesian dish featuring marinated grilled chicken served with a spicy sambal ijo (green chili sauce) and fragrant steamed rice, perfect for a hearty dinner.

🇮🇩 Indonesian
🌶️ Hot Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Difficulty
medium
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Comfort Food

Nutrition (per serving)

550kcal
Calories
36g
Protein
58g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sambal ijo (green chili sauce)
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix the vegetable oil, soy sauce, lime juice, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.

  3. 3

    Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine the rice and water, and bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and water is absorbed.

  5. 5

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and charred.

  6. 6

    Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

  7. 7

    Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice, topped with sambal ijo and garnished with fresh cilantro.

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