3 spicy indonesian chicken Recipes

chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 lb (note : i often remove the skins), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, vegetable oil , preferably peanut oil (note: regardless of the oil you use, i sub half sesame oil here for extra flavor - it s great), soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, minced (note : i often use up to 4 cloves here because i love garlic), fresh ginger, peeled and minced, toasted coriander (spread them over the bottom of a small skillet over medium-high heat and toss or stir them until dark brown and fragrant, 3-5 minutes. transfer to plate to cool, then grind in a small grinder or mortar and pestle. if you use pre-ground coriander, heat it a bit in a pan first and cool....it makes the taste better.), curry powder, cayenne pepper, my adaptations to the marinade and optional, chopped scallions, cilantro, hoisin sauce, unsalted butter (if you re browning the chicken on the stovetop before going into the oven), peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference), hoisin sauce, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, crushed red pepper flakes

boneless and skinless chicken tenderloins, nutmeg, cayenne pepper (more if you like spicy !), turmeric, cinnamon, ground coriander, ground cumin, good-quality coconut milk (not cream!), fresh finely chopped lemongrass (usually found in a tube refrigerated near the produce section), onion, peeled and quartered, garlic cloves, thumb-size piece ginger or 1 galangal, dark soy sauce or 2 tsp braggs liquid aminos, tamarind paste or 2 1/4 tsp vinegar, agave nectar, fish sauce, shrimp paste or 1 tsp substitute 1 tbsp. fish sauce, whole star anise, fresh cilantro, dry shredded coconut