Young Chicken Recipe
Sambal, Lacquered Eggplant, Lime, Puffed Rice, Ginger, Tomato, Galangal
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Eggplant
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix sambal and lime juice. Coat the young chicken with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Eggplant
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the eggplants into rounds, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Arrange them on a baking sheet.
Cooking
- 3
Roast the Eggplant
Place the eggplant in the preheated oven and roast for about 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
While the eggplant is roasting, grill or roast the marinated chicken until fully cooked and the skin is crispy, approximately 25-30 minutes.
Assembly
- 5
Plate the Dish
Once everything is cooked, slice the chicken and arrange it on a plate with the roasted eggplant. Top with diced tomatoes, grated ginger, and galangal. Garnish with puffed rice.