Indonesian Style Chicken and Rice
with Pickled Carrot Ribbons and Crushed Peanuts
- Soya
- Peanut
- May contain traces of allergens
- Nuts
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Indonesian Style Chicken and Rice in just 20-25 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal. Sweeter and thicker than soy sauce, ketjap manis is typically used in Indonesian cuisine. This condiment is a staple in our Asian style recipes and you can find it in anything from larb style salads to fried rice and noodle dishes. HIGH PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Ingredients
150 grams
Basmati Rice
1 unit(s)
Carrot
30 milliliter(s)
Rice Vinegar
1 unit(s)
Pak Choi
260 grams
Diced British Chicken Breast
15 grams
Ginger, Garlic & Lemongrass Puree
50 grams
Ketjap Manis
(Contains: Soya)
15 grams
Honey
25 grams
Salted Peanuts
(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Nuts, Peanut)
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar for the Pickle
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a half-full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
c) Drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, trim and peel the carrot. Use the peeler to peel long ribbons down the length of the carrot, stopping at the core.
b) Add the carrot ribbons to a medium bowl with half of the rice vinegar and the sugar for the pickle (see pantry for amount). Add a pinch of salt, mix together, then set aside to pickle.
c) Trim the pak choi, then thinly slice widthways.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the diced chicken to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
c) Fry until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Once the chicken is browend, lower the heat to medium and add the pak choi and garlic, ginger and lemongrass puree to the pan. Cook for 1-2 mins.
b) Stir through the ketjap manis, honey, water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and remaining rice vinegar. Cook until the sauce has reduced slightly, 2-3 mins.
a) Meanwhile, crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin.
a) Fluff up the rice with a fork, then share between your serving bowls.
b) Top with the sticky glazed chicken and sprinkle over the peanuts.
c) Serve with the pickled carrot ribbons on top.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish's bold flavours, though some found the ketjap manis overpowering. Consider using less for a more balanced taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with minimal effort required. The most challenging part was crushing the peanuts.
- Suggestions: Marinate the chicken beforehand for enhanced flavour. Add more sauce to prevent dryness, and consider chopping the carrots instead of ribbons.
- Portions: Some found the rice portion generous compared to other ingredients. Consider adjusting the ratio for a more balanced meal.
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