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Ina Garten Indonesian Chicken Recipe

Ina Garten Indonesian Chicken Recipe for a Flavorful Feast

Ina Garten Indonesian Chicken Recipe brings bold flavors and simplicity to your dinner, perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indonesian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium for less sodium
  • ¼ cup Honey substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option
  • ¼ cup Natural Peanut Butter use creamy for best results
  • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar works as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger (grated) ground ginger can be used as a substitute
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) garlic powder can be used if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin ground coriander works well alongside
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander can be omitted if not available
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes (optional) adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil vegetable oil can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice lemon juice is a convenient substitute
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on) boneless thighs for quicker cooking
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro optional if disliked
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds chopped peanuts as a substitute

Equipment

  • grill
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • resealable plastic bag
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Stir in sesame oil and lime juice.
  3. Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over, ensuring well-coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high or the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or roast for 35-40 minutes, ensuring internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight. Customize spice levels and follow storage tips for leftovers.

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