Slow Cooker Ajam Pangang Chicken
This Slow Cooker Ajam Pangang Chicken is sweet, juicy, and incredibly easy. Packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 inch fresh ginger (2 cm) grated
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ⅔ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons Kecap Manis Indonesian sweet soy sauce
- 1½ teaspoons sambal oelek or sriracha
- ½ lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Babi Pangang seasoning
- 1 cube vegetable stock
- ½ cup water
- 2 pounds chicken thigh fillet boneless, cut into chunks
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Instructions
- Put all ingredients except the chicken into your slow cooker and stir well.1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 inch fresh ginger, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, ⅔ cup sweet chili sauce, 3 tablespoons Kecap Manis, 1½ teaspoons sambal oelek, ½ lemon juice, 3 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons Babi Pangang seasoning, 1 cube vegetable stock, ½ cup water
- Add the chicken pieces and mix until they are evenly coated.2 pounds chicken thigh fillet
- Set your slow cooker to LOW and cook for 4 to 5 hours. In a hurry? Use the HIGH setting and cook for 2½ to 3 hours.
- If you're home, stir it halfway—but it's fine if you don't.
NOTES
1. Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs? Yes, you can. But the chicken breast is drier. The thighs stay juicy and soft after slow cooking.
2. Is this recipe spicy? It's mild to medium. If you want it hotter, add more sambal Oelek or sriracha. If you prefer a mild flavor, use less.
3. Variations
- Want a vegetarian version? Use tempeh or pulled jackfruit.
- Add pineapple for a sweet and sour taste.
- Serve it in a bun with pickled veggies and cucumber slices—it makes a great lunch.
- Fridge: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm gently in a pan, or use the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 994mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Iron: 2mg
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