Classic Grilled Chicken

Ayam Panggang

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4 to 6

    • Difficulty

      Medium

    • Ready in

      1 hr 40

Appears in
The Food of Indonesia: Delicious Recipes from Bali, Java and the Spice Islands

By Heinz Von Holzen

Published 2015

  • About

This is one of Indonesia’s most traditional dishes and plays an important role in many ceremonies. It is served on special occasions everywhere throughout the archipelago.

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh chicken (2 lbs/1 kg 2 tablespoons

Method

  1. Prepare the Sambal Kecap by following the recipe.
  2. Clean and cut the chicken into serving pieces and press to flatten.
  3. Make the Spice Paste by grinding all the ingredients to a smooth paste in a mortar or blender, adding a little oil if necessary to keep the mixture turning.
  4. Heat the oil in a wok or lar