Chicken (Nasi Uduk) Recipe

Name: Koo’s Bento & Bowls Chicken (Nasi Uduk) Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks); 5 pieces Shallots; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Ginger; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 4 tbs Soy sauce; 2 tbs Lime juice; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 3 tbs Cooking oil; 1 cup Water; 2 pieces Bay leaves; 2 pieces Lemongrass stalks

Inspired by Koo’s Bento & Bowl

Time1h 30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade

3 1/3 lb (1.5 kg) Chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)

5 pieces Shallots

4 cloves Garlic

2 tsp Ginger

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp Coriander powder

4 tbs Aged soy sauce

2 tbs ReaLime juice

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

For Cooking

3 tbs Cooking oil

1 cup Water

2 pieces Bay leaves

2 pieces Lemongrass stalks

Method

Marinating the Chicken

Prepare the Marinade

In a blender or food processor, combine shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, coriander powder, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, add the chicken pieces and pour the marinade over them. Ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best results.

Cooking the Chicken

Heat the Oil

In a large skillet or wok, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.

Cook the Chicken

Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet. Sear each side for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

Add Water and Aromatics

Pour in 1 cup of water, add bay leaves and lemongrass stalks. Stir well to combine.

Simmer

Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the chicken simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender.

Serve

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with Nasi Uduk (coconut rice) and your favorite side dishes.