Heart-Healthy Ayam Rica-Rica
Transform your dinner into a flavorful yet guilt-free masterpiece with this Heart-Healthy Ayam Rica-Rica recipe! Inspired by the bold, aromatic spices of Indonesian cuisine, this dish delivers a fiery kick while keeping your health in mind. Made with lean skinless chicken breast, zesty lemon juice, and cooked in heart-friendly olive oil, it’s packed with vibrant flavors from fresh red chili peppers, ginger, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Simmered in low-sodium chicken broth and finished with fragrant basil, this lighter version of the traditional Ayam Rica-Rica is perfect for those seeking a balanced meal without sacrificing taste. Ready in under an hour and ideal for weeknight dinners, this healthy, spicy chicken delight is sure to impress your taste buds and your health goals! Serve it with steamed vegetables or brown rice for an even more satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 red chili peppers
- 4 cloves shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 250 ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and marinate them with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Slice the shallots, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass thinly. Remove the seeds from the red chili peppers and chop them roughly.
In a blender, combine sliced shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and red chili peppers. Blend into a smooth paste, adding a tablespoon of water if necessary.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the blended spice paste and sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and the oil begins to separate from the paste.
Add the turmeric powder to the pan and stir well, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add the marinated chicken pieces into the pan and stir to coat the chicken well with the spice paste.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the kaffir lime leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat for approximately 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Uncover the pan and discard the kaffir lime leaves. Increase the heat to reduce the sauce until it thickens to your preference.
Turn off the heat and add the fresh basil leaves, stirring them into the dish until wilted.
Serve the Ayam Rica-Rica hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1658 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.7 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 193.1 g | 386% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1440 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 44.6 mg | 248% | |
| Potassium | 4506 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
