Ayam Goreng Mentega (Indonesian Fried Chicken in Butter Sauce)
Make this popular Indonesian ayam goreng mentega with this healthier recipe by baking the chicken instead of deep-frying. Equally delicious and satisfying!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr 8 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg chicken wings ((about 2.2 lbs) or you can use drumsticks)
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter (about 70 grams)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil (skip this if you plan to fry the chicken)
- 200 gr rice flour (about 1 cup + 4 Tbsp)
- 30 gr cornstarch (about 4 Tbsp)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 large onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and finely minced)
- 2 inch fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
- 5 Tbsp kecap manis (see notes for substitution)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or substitute with oyster sauce)
- 1 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 stalk green onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, and oil. Mix to make sure the chicken pieces are seasoned. Covered and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours in the refrigerator
- 2
Preheat oven to 375 F. Line the baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Arrange the chicken pieces on the baking sheet in one layer. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the chicken wings are cooked through
- 3
Remove from the oven and set aside while you prepare the butter sauce
- 4
Place the dry mix in the bowl and stir to combine. Preheat about 2 inches of oil in a frying pan. Coat the marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry the chicken in batches until they are golden brown and crispy
- 5
Mix all the seasonings ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Melt butter in a large wok or skillet. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry until the onion has turned soft and translucent, about 5 minutes or so
- 6
Add the baked/fried chicken pieces followed by seasonings. Stir to mix to make sure the sauce is coating the chicken pieces evenly. Have a taste. It should be more on the sweet side. Add more kecap manis if needed
- 7
Sprinkle in the chopped green onion and stir to mix. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately