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Ayam Gepuk Sambal Matah – Crispy Smashed Chicken

Balinese-inspired smashed fried chicken crowned with vibrant raw lemongrass sambal—fragrant, spicy, and irresistibly crispy. This Fat Switch version cuts 40% of calories by air-frying instead of deep-frying, delivering the same golden crunch without the oil overload.

25m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

Servings

372

Calories

31g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pounded thin
✓ 3/4 cup rice flour
✓ 2 tbsp cornstarch
✓ 1 tsp turmeric powder
✓ 1 tsp garlic powder
✓ 1 tsp sea salt
✓ 1/2 tsp black pepper
✓ 1 tbsp coconut oil spray (for air-fryer)
✓ 1 lime, cut into wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare & Pound Chicken: Place chicken thighs between plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound evenly to 1/4-inch thickness for faster, even cooking.

2. Marinate for Flavour: Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and fresh turmeric. Coat chicken thoroughly and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

3. Make Coating Blend: In a shallow bowl, whisk together rice flour, cornstarch, turmeric powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

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4. Coat Chicken Pieces: Remove chicken from marinade (let excess drip off). Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Place on a plate.

5. Preheat Air-Fryer: Set air-fryer to 400°F (205°C) and preheat for 3 minutes. This ensures immediate crisping.

6. Air-Fry Chicken: Lightly spray coated chicken with coconut oil. Arrange in air-fryer basket in a single layer. Cook 12–14 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden and internal temp reaches 74°C (165°F).

7. Prepare Sambal Matah (While Chicken Cooks): Combine sliced lemongrass, sliced chilies, shallots, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Just before serving, add coconut oil, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently—do not blend; keep it raw and textured.

8. Smash & Plate: Transfer cooked chicken to plates. Using the back of a fork or wooden spoon, gently smash each piece to break up the crispy exterior (traditionally signifies 'gepuk'—smashed). Top generously with sambal matah and serve with lime wedges.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories372 kcal

Protein31g

Carbohydrates36g

Fat12g

🏷️ Tags

#air-fryer Indonesian chicken recipes#healthy sambal matah#low-calorie fried chicken

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