Keto Ayam Penyet
Elevate your ketogenic meal plan with "Keto Ayam Penyet," a low-carb twist on the beloved Indonesian dish. This recipe features juicy, golden-brown chicken thighs marinated in a fragrant blend of garlic, shallots, ginger, and warming spices like turmeric and coriander. The highlight is its fiery sambal, a bold, slightly sweet chili-tomato relish balanced with a hint of lime and keto-friendly erythritol. Cooked to crispy perfection in coconut oil and smashed for the signature "penyet" effect, this dish is served alongside fresh cucumber slices and crunchy lettuce leaves for a refreshing contrast. Perfect for those on a keto diet, this simple yet flavorful dish is ready in under an hour, making it an easy weeknight dinner packed with authentic Southeast Asian flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 pieces Shallots
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 5 pieces Red chilies
- 2 medium, diced Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Erythritol
- 1 medium, sliced Cucumber
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a blender, combine garlic, shallots, ginger, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend into a fine paste to make the marinade.
Marinate the chicken thighs with the paste, ensuring they are well coated. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
In a large pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs.
Fry the chicken, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and the skin is crispy, about 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the sambal. In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat.
Add the red chilies and tomatoes, cooking until the tomatoes are soft. Season with salt to taste.
Transfer the chili-tomato mixture to a blender. Add lime juice and erythritol, then blend to form a coarse sambal.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove and place it on a cutting board. Use a meat mallet to gently smash the chicken to flatten it slightly.
Serve the smashed chicken with sambal, sliced cucumber, and lettuce leaves on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.1 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 564 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 2891 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 163.4 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2947 mg | 63% | |
*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.
