High Protein Ayam Pop
Elevate your meal prep with this High Protein Ayam Pop recipe, a modern twist on the beloved Indonesian classic! Featuring tender chicken breast simmered in a fragrant coconut water broth infused with garlic, shallots, ginger, lemongrass, and bay leaves, this dish delivers bold flavors while keeping it lean and protein-packed. The chicken is then lightly fried to perfection, creating a golden exterior that pairs harmoniously with crispy, fried tofu cubes. Perfect for meal prepping or a flavorful family dinner, this recipe is rich in nutrients and incredibly satisfying. Serve it with a side of sambal for a spicy kick and enjoy traditional flavors with a healthy, high-protein approach. Keywords: high-protein recipe, Ayam Pop, Indonesian cuisine, healthy chicken dishes, tofu recipes, easy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 2 Shallots
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 3 Candlenuts
- 1 tbsp Tamarind paste
- 500 ml Coconut water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp White pepper
- 3 Bay leaves
- 2 Lemongrass stalks
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 200 g Firm tofu
- 3 tbsp Sambal (optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing your aromatics: peel the garlic and shallots, and roughly chop the ginger.
In a blender, combine garlic, shallots, ginger, and candlenuts. Blend until you have a smooth paste.
In a large pot, add the blended paste, tamarind paste, coconut water, salt, white pepper, bay leaves, and bruised lemongrass stalks.
Add the chicken breast pieces to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
While the chicken is simmering, cut the firm tofu into bite-sized cubes.
After the chicken is done, remove the pieces from the pot and let them cool slightly.
In a large frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat.
Fry the chicken pieces until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In the same pan, add more oil if necessary and fry the tofu cubes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve the fried chicken and tofu with a side of sambal, if desired, for an extra kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2029 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.8 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4663 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 174.4 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3327 mg | 71% | |
*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.
