High Protein Ayam Penyet

Experience a protein-packed twist on a beloved Indonesian classic with this High Protein Ayam Penyet recipe! Featuring tender, golden-fried chicken breasts, crispy tofu, and nutty tempeh, this dish delivers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. The marinade, made with aromatic ginger, garlic, galangal, and traditional spices like turmeric and coriander, infuses the chicken with irresistible depth. Topped with a vibrant sambal made from fresh chili peppers, tomatoes, and a hint of lime, this dish is bursting with authentic Southeast Asian flair. Serve it alongside refreshing cucumber slices and crisp cabbage leaves for a wholesome, high-protein meal that’s perfect for spice lovers. Ready in just an hour, this is a show-stopping recipe for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breasts
• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 200 grams Tempeh
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 3 Shallots
• 3 Candlenuts
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 1 inch piece Galangal
• 300 milliliters Cooking oil
• 4 Chili peppers
• 1 Tomato
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 Cucumbers
• 4 Cabbage leaves

Directions

Step 1

Start by marinating the chicken breasts. In a blender, combine 2 garlic cloves, 2 shallots, candlenuts, ginger, and galangal. Blend into a smooth paste.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the marinade paste with salt, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly, cover, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

While the chicken is marinating, cut the tofu and tempeh into large cubes. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the tofu cubes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Fry the tempeh cubes until crisp and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 6

In the same oil, carefully fry the marinated chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain excess oil.

Step 7

Prepare the sambal by blending the remaining shallots, garlic cloves, chili peppers, and tomato until smooth.

Step 8

Heat a little oil in a small pan and cook the sambal mixture over low heat, stirring continuously until fragrant. Add brown sugar and lime juice to the sambal, stirring well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then set aside.

Step 9

On a serving platter, place the fried chicken and lightly press it with a mallet or pestle to flatten slightly (penyet means 'smashed' in Indonesian).

Step 10

Serve the ayam penyet with fried tofu, fried tempeh, sambal, fresh cucumber slices, and cabbage leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2584.1 grams (2584.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5095

Total Fat 416.50g	534%
Saturated Fat 68.00g	340%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 411mg	137%
Sodium 4099mg	178%
Total Carbohydrate 134.50g	49%
Dietary Fiber 30.90g	110%
Total Sugars 61.70g
Protein 238.00g	476%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1062mg	82%
Iron 25mg	140%
Potassium 4579mg	97%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.6%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 10.3%