Fried shredded chicken ayam suwir in glass serving bowl.

Ayam Suwir (Indonesian Shredded Chicken)

Ayam Suwir is a traditional Indonesian pulled chicken dish. This easy recipe uses tender chicken, cooked with a blend of spices. Great for busy weeknights.Fits Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten Free diets.

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Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken breast
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp galangal powderlaos
  • 1/4 tsp ground corianderketumbar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breast in a pan with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pan, let it cool, and shred it into fine pieces.
  3. Using a food processor or mortar and pestle, blend the garlic, coriander, galangal, tamarind paste, and sugar into a paste. Add salt to taste.
  4. Mix the shredded chicken with the spice paste and let it marinate for a while.
  5. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the chicken. For a crispier texture, fry it longer. If you prefer softer chicken or plan to use it in another dish, take it out earlier while it's still moist.

Nutrition

Per serving (1)

Calories
288 kcal
Carbs
5 g
Protein
39 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugar
4 g
Sodium
239 mg

Recipe by Deborah Green

Recipe from https://dishfullofmemories.com/ayam-suwir-indonesian-shredded-chicken-recipe/