Ingredients
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4 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 large onions, coarsely chopped
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¼ cup brown sugar
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5 cloves garlic
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1 1-inch piece shrimp paste (belachan)
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2 tablespoons galangal powder (lengkuas)
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1 tablespoon ground coriander
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground anise seed
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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60 bamboo skewers
Directions
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Place chicken cubes in a large bowl.
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Place onions, brown sugar, garlic, shrimp paste, galangal powder, coriander, cumin, anise seed, black pepper, and turmeric in the bowl of a food processor. Grind into a smooth paste. Transfer to bowl with chicken; mix well to coat chicken.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
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Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
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Thread chicken onto bamboo skewers, leaving enough space to hold skewers. Arrange skewers on baking sheets.
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Broil in the preheated oven until top is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; flip all the skewers over. Return to the oven and broil second side until browned, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Cook's Notes:
Substitute white pepper for the black pepper if desired.
Substitute white sugar for the brown sugar if desired.
Editor's Note:
Galangal is a plant in the ginger family. Substitute powdered ginger for the galangal if needed.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 45 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 60 | |
| Calories 45 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 18mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 8mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 73mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
