Nyonya ayam percik

❀ Main Course

A classic Malaysian grilled chicken marinated in a rich blend spices and coconut.

45 mins
40 mins
4 mins
  • Chicken (whole, cut into pieces)
1 kg
  • Cecilia Percik Spice Paste
150 g
  • Coconut milk
200 ml
  • Coconut cream
100 ml
  • Tamarind Juice
1 tbsp
Step 1
Marinate chicken pieces with Cecilia Percik Spice Paste and a little salt. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
In a pan, combine coconut milk, coconut cream, tamarind juice, palm sugar, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
Step 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and is fragrant.
Step 4
Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat until cooked and slightly charred.
Step 5
Baste the grilled chicken with the percik sauce and grill for another 2–3 minutes. Serve hot with rice or ketupat.