Chicken Sambal Matah
If you’ve never had chicken drenched in sambal matah, you’re seriously missing out.
This isn’t your average chili sauce—it’s raw, punchy, citrusy, and straight-up addictive.
I’m talking about that Balinese magic made with thinly sliced shallots, fiery chilies, lemongrass, and a splash of lime that wakes up everything it touches.
In this recipe, I’m pairing it with juicy, pan-seared chicken that soaks up all that flavor like a sponge. It’s fast, easy, and hits the spot every single time—perfect for weeknights, lazy Sundays, or anytime you just want something that slaps, hard. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll keep coming back for more.
Here's some recipe that I think you will loved it:
This dish is my go-to when I’m craving something spicy but bright, bold but still light enough to not knock me out after lunch. It’s super easy to make. Whether you're pairing it with rice, stuffing it in a wrap, or eating it straight out of the bowl like a savage (no judgment), Chicken Sambal Matah is one of those meals that always hits the spot.
- 400 gr chicken drumstick (use boneless for easier shredding)
- 5 pcs shallot (goes well with onion too)
- 2 pcs garlic
- 2 stalk lemograss
- 3 pcs lime leaves
- 1 tsp lime juice (or you can use vinegar)
- 1 tsp shrimp paste powder
- 1 stalk green onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp mushroom bouillon
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 20 ml coconut oil
- 20 g chili
Boil the chicken until fully cooked. Let it cool slightly, then shred the meat using two forks or your fingers. Set aside.
Finely chop the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, lime leaves, green onion, and chili.
Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Sauté the chopped shallots, garlic, lemongrass, lime leaves, chili, green onion, and shrimp paste powder until fragrant and softened—about 5 minutes.
Add the shredded chicken to the pan. Stir well to coat the meat with the spices.
Season with salt, mushroom bouillon, sugar, and lime juice. Stir and cook for another 3–5 minutes until everything is well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or stuff it in a sandwich or wrap.
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 432kcal
- Calories from Fat 239kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.91g42%
- Saturated Fat 12.11g61%
- Trans Fat 0.1g
- Cholesterol 188mg63%
- Sodium 1432mg60%
- Potassium 567mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.23g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 2.91g
- Protein 37.58g76%
- Vitamin A 495 IU
- Vitamin C 37.6 mg
- Calcium 50 mg
- Iron 1.78 mg
- Vitamin D 4 IU
- Vitamin E 0.64 IU
- Vitamin K 16.3 mcg
- Vitamin B12 1.07 mcg
- Magnesium 47 mmol
- Zinc 3.89 mcg
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.