Indonesian Chicken and Rice with Turmeric Delight
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to spice up your life with the most epic Indonesian-inspired chicken and rice dish ever!
Today, we’re diving into the world of turmeric, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!

First things first, you’ll need to get your hands on some fresh turmeric. If you can’t find it in stores, you can always opt for whole dried fingers, which are just as good.
Once you’ve got your turmeric, it’s time to start prepping. Peel the skin off and cut it into matchsticks or mince it – whichever you prefer.

Now, let’s talk about the star of the show: the chicken. You’ll need to braise it in a turmeric-spiked bath of coconut milk until it’s tender and juicy.
While the chicken is cooking, you can start prepping the rice. Soak it in the coconut bath and let it absorb all the flavors.

Once the chicken is done, pull it off the bone into chunks and crisp it up on a grill or under a broiler.
Now it’s time to assemble the dish. Pile the crispy chicken on top of the rice, and crown it with fried shallots and chiles.

This dish is elevated comfort food at its finest – spicy, rich, and utterly delicious.
And the best part? You can make it all happen with just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills.
So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to the recipe aisle and get cooking!
I love using my baster to baste my chicken to perfection.
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And don’t forget to pick up some coconut milk and fried shallots to complete the dish.
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 piece fresh turmeric
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 cups rice
- fried shallots
- chiles
Instructions
- 1. Peel the skin off the fresh turmeric and cut it into matchsticks or mince it.
- 2. Braise the chicken in a turmeric-spiked bath of coconut milk until tender and juicy.
- 3. Soak the rice in the coconut bath to absorb the flavors.
- 4. Once the chicken is done, pull it off the bone into chunks and crisp it up on a grill or under a broiler.
- 5. Assemble the dish by piling the crispy chicken on top of the rice and crown it with fried shallots and chiles.
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