Introduction
Taichan is a popular street food in Indonesia. It is a spicy grilled chicken dish that is perfect as a snack or as a main course. This dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed by anyone.
Ingredients
To make taichan, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into small pieces
- 6-7 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of chicken stock powder
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make taichan:
- Mix the chopped bird’s eye chilies, garlic, salt, sugar, chicken stock powder, lime juice, and vegetable oil in a bowl.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well. Make sure each piece is coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill it for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the taichan with steamed rice, lime wedges, and extra chopped bird’s eye chilies if desired.
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for taichan per serving:
- Calories: 400
- Total fat: 20g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Total carbohydrates: 10g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 45g
Conclusion
Taichan is a delicious and spicy grilled chicken dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by anyone. Serve it with steamed rice and lime wedges for a complete meal.
