Indonesian Chicken

ThatBobbieGirl's Note:

Don't get on my case if this isn't authentically Indonesian, okay? When I found the recipe, it was called Indonesian Chicken, and, not being Indonesian or knowing anyone from Indonesia, I can neither confirm nor deny that this is, indeed, Indonesian Chicken. It is, however, definitely a recipe for chicken, and a mighty tasty one at that. The peanut sauce is also useful to put on things that you don't want to serve naked, such as noodles, rice, or steamed veggies.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Chicken and Marinade

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8; teaspoon black pepper
• 4 chicken breasts , skinned,boned and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Spicy Peanut Sauce

• ¼ cup chopped green onion (including tops)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup peanut butter (preferably creamy type)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8; teaspoon dried cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Combine soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper.
2. Add chicken and marinate 30 minutes.
3. Skewer pieces on wooden skewers if desired, and brush with oil.
4. Broil 3 inches from heat for 5 minutes.
5. Can also be cooked on preheated grill pan or stir fried, if you prefer.
6. Meanwhile, prepare spicy peanut sauce.
7. Saute green onion in the oil until limp.
8. Remove from heat and add peanut butter.
9. Gradually stir in water, then add remaining ingredients.
10. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
11. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, until the sauce is thickened enough to coat a spoon.
12. Stir occasionally while simmering.
13. Serve chicken with the spicy peanut sauce for dipping.
14. May also be served over hot cooked rice or noodles.

Reviews

[TheNewMrsK]

Very good. I had been searching for an easy chicken with peanut butter recipe, and this fit the bill, and all ingredients I had on hand. I stir fried the chicken then added the sauce, served over rice with broccoli. Very very filling. I will definiitely be making again, but probably not for a while, since it's so rich, I'd really have to be in the mood for it.

[Lindsey923]

I loved this! Unfortunately, my boyfriend, who is not really a fan on ginger, hated it. Guess I have to make it when I'm home alone!

[Nicolina]

This turned out delicious. Didn't have any onions so left them out and added more pepper to keep things spicy :D Also used honey instead of sugar. The dish is easy to make, interesting and flavourful, made it twice and will be making again. Thanks for sharing!