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Ayam Geprek Sambal Matah – Crispy Bali Chicken

Shatteringly crisp fried chicken smashed flat and crowned with vibrant raw lemongrass sambal matah. This Bali classic delivers bold umami and heat while our Fat Switch cuts 40% calories by using air-frying and coconut spray—zero flavor compromise, pure indulgence.

25m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

30g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 2 boneless chicken thighs (250g total), patted dry
✓ 1/2 cup cornstarch
✓ 1 tsp turmeric powder
✓ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
✓ 1/2 tsp sea salt
✓ 1/4 tsp white pepper
✓ 2 tsp coconut spray or cooking oil spray
✓ Lime wedge for serving
✓ 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced
✓ 4 red bird's eye chilies, finely chopped
✓ 3 shallots, thinly sliced
✓ 1/4 cup light coconut milk
✓ 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (0% fat)
✓ 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
✓ 1/2 tsp sea salt
✓ 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the chicken: Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Place between plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to gently flatten to 1-inch thickness, creating slight tears in the surface for maximum crispness.

2. Season the coating: In a shallow bowl, whisk together cornstarch, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper. This blend creates an aromatic, crispy golden crust without eggs (savings: 70 kcal per serving).

3. Coat the chicken: Coat both sides of flattened chicken thighs thoroughly in the spiced cornstarch mix. Tap off excess. Let rest 5 minutes on a plate so coating adheres.

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4. Air-fry to crispness: Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Lightly spray basket with coconut spray. Air-fry chicken 12-14 minutes, flipping at 6-minute mark, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). No oil absorption into the meat.

5. Build sambal matah base: Whisk together light coconut milk and Greek yogurt in a bowl until smooth and creamy. This hybrid base cuts saturated fat by 65% while maintaining sambal's signature richness.

6. Combine raw sambal: Into the coconut-yogurt base, stir in sliced lemongrass, chopped bird's eye chilies, shallot slices, lime juice, salt, and cilantro. Taste and adjust lime/salt. The sambal should taste bright, hot, and herbaceous.

7. Smash and plate: Using two forks or the back of a wooden spoon, smash each chicken thigh into smaller bite-sized pieces while still on the plate. This ritual activates flavor and creates textural contrast.

8. Top and serve: Spoon sambal matah generously over smashed chicken. Serve immediately with lime wedges and jasmine rice on the side. The warm chicken releases sambal's aromatic oils.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein30g

Carbohydrates30g

Fat12g

🏷️ Tags

#Balinese fried chicken recipe#sambal matah sauce#air fryer Southeast Asian chicken

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