Low Fat Ayam Pop
Experience the vibrant flavors of Indonesia with this healthier twist on Ayam Pop, a classic dish that combines tender skinless chicken thighs with fragrant spices. Our Low Fat Ayam Pop recipe features a rich blend of fresh turmeric, ginger, garlic, shallots, and kaffir lime leaves, simmered in low-sodium chicken broth for a lighter yet equally flavorful broth. The dish is finished with a quick sear for added texture while keeping the fat content minimal, thanks to the use of cooking spray. Perfectly balanced with coconut palm sugar, white pepper, and a refreshing drizzle of lime juice, this guilt-free version pairs beautifully with steamed rice or roasted vegetables. With just 20 minutes of prep time and bold, aromatic ingredients, this is the ultimate healthy comfort food for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Skinless chicken thighs
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 6 pieces Shallots
- 5 cm piece Fresh turmeric root
- 5 cm piece Ginger root
- 3 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
- 1 stalk Lemongrass stalk
- 500 ml Low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Coconut palm sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken thighs. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a blender, combine garlic cloves, shallots, peeled turmeric root, peeled ginger root, and a small amount of chicken broth. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
Trim and bruise the lemongrass stalk by using the back of a knife to soften it. Tie it into a knot to release its flavor during cooking.
In a large nonstick pot, sprayed lightly with cooking spray, sauté the spice paste over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, kaffir lime leaves, bruised lemongrass, coconut palm sugar, salt, and white pepper. Stir well to combine.
Add the chicken thighs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cover the pot and let the chicken cook for 30 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
After cooking, remove the chicken pieces and set them aside, allowing some broth to cling to the pieces.
Increase the heat to reduce the sauce for around 5–10 minutes, concentrating the flavors further.
To finish the dish, lightly spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and quickly sear the chicken on high heat until lightly browned, around 1-2 minutes per side.
Serve the Ayam Pop with a drizzle of lime juice and enjoy hot with steamed rice or a vegetable side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 535 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 3989 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 133.7 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2396 mg | 51% | |
*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.
