Padang White Fried Chicken

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Padang White Fried Chicken is a indonesian chicken dish with a character of its own. A Padang favourite of pale, tender chicken cooked in coconut water and garlic, then briefly fried for a delicate yet savoury result. It is a useful recipe for exploring Asian flavours through clear, approachable cooking.

What is Padang White Fried Chicken?

Padang White Fried Chicken is not a standard everyday dish in many Western kitchens, which is exactly why it is interesting. At its core, it is a Padang favourite of pale, tender chicken cooked in coconut water and garlic, then briefly fried for a delicate yet savoury result. The key is balance: savoury, aromatic, fresh and sometimes sweet or spicy. Serve it with rice, noodles, vegetables or a crisp cucumber side so the flavours can stand out clearly.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 25 min

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs – 800 g
• Coconut water – 600 ml
• Garlic cloves – 5
• Shallots – 3
• Lime juice – 1 tbsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

STEP 1
Rub the chicken with lime juice and salt.

STEP 2
Simmer the chicken with coconut water, garlic and shallots until just cooked.

STEP 3
Remove the chicken and let it drain well.

STEP 4
Fry the chicken very briefly so the outside firms up without becoming too brown.

STEP 5
Serve with sambal and rice.