Low Carb Ayam Rica-Rica
Experience the bold and fiery flavors of *Low Carb Ayam Rica-Rica*, a ketogenic twist on a beloved Indonesian dish. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a vibrant blend of red chili peppers, bird’s eye chilies, garlic, ginger, and fragrant lime leaves for an irresistibly spicy and aromatic kick. Sizzling in coconut oil and infused with lemongrass, this dish delivers authentic Southeast Asian flair while staying low in carbs. Perfect for spice lovers, it’s finished with a refreshing squeeze of lime and a garnish of spring onions and fresh coriander. Ready in under an hour, this low-carb Ayam Rica-Rica is a healthy, bold-flavored option that’s great for weeknight dinners or meal-prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breasts
- 4 pieces red chili peppers
- 5 pieces bird's eye chili
- 6 pieces shallots
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 3 pieces lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice
- 200 milliliters water
- 3 pieces spring onions
- 1 piece lime
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
In a food processor, blend the red chili peppers, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste.
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the spice paste to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the paste.
Crush the lemongrass stalk and add it to the pan along with the lime leaves.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and stir to coat them well with the spice mixture.
Season the chicken with salt and add the sweetener of your choice.
Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and allow the sauce to thicken, cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Slice the spring onions and chop the coriander leaves.
Before serving, squeeze the lime juice over the chicken, and garnish with spring onions and coriander leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2784 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 163.2 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1653 mg | 35% | |
*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.
