Spicy Indonesian Sambal Stir-Fried Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

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Tender chicken pieces sautéed with a bold homemade sambal sauce bursting with chili and garlic flavors. This Indonesian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, vegetable oil, red chili peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Indonesian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

500 g, cut into bite-sized pieces chicken breast
3 tbsp vegetable oil
5, deseeded and finely chopped red chili peppers
4, thinly sliced shallots
5, minced garlic cloves
1 medium, finely chopped tomato
1 tbsp palm sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp lime juice
100 ml water
2, chopped for garnish green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced shallots and 5 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
Step 2: Add 5 finely chopped red chili peppers and 1 finely chopped medium tomato, cooking for 3 minutes until the mixture softens and releases aroma.
Step 3: Stir in 500 g bite-sized chicken breast pieces, 1 tbsp palm sugar, and 1 tsp salt, tossing to coat evenly.
Step 4: Pour 100 ml water and simmer for 8-10 minutes over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp lime juice for brightness, and garnish with 2 chopped green onions before serving.