Ayam Goreng Mentega (Fried Chicken in Sweet Butter Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized chicken, cut into small pieces (12–16 pieces)
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 cups frying oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp regular soy sauce (tamari)
• 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
• 8 tbsp Indonesian sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• Slices of 2 limes

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken pieces with salt. Coat with lemon juice, and let marinate for 15–20 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat the oil to about 350°F (180°C), and fry chicken until it is golden. Remove chicken from oil, and set aside to drain.

3. 3

   Sauté the garlic and onion for a minute or two. Add the remaining sauce ingredients.

4. 4

   Stir fry for a minute and then add chicken pieces. Toss to coat.

5. 5

   Serve hot with lime wedges.