Fried chicken has always been a favourite of mine. You can’t go wrong with it, after all. Ayam penyet is a traditional Indonesian fried chicken dish. They normally offer a leg quarter, which is smashed to make the chicken softer and juicier.
This helps to break up the batter into crispy, crumbly bits and separates the meat from the bone, making it easier to eat. As if that wasn’t enough, the chicken is typically served with fried tofu and tempeh, as well as a dish of sambal. Here’s a list of my favourite places:
Aspirasi Chicken Rice is a Muslim-owned stall that also provides catering services. It sells chicken rice with a twist. While most nasi ayam booths only serve fried chicken with rice, you’ll find thickly battered fried chicken with sambal, sweet & sour, lemon, and black pepper sauces here. Apart from their great food, their next best feature, other from the generous portion, is the free fried crumbs that you can request for that adds another level of crunch to your meal!
Address: 2 Seah Im Rd, Singapore 099114
Nur Indah Kitchen, located in the Bedok Food Centre, is instantly identifiable by the mountain of fried chicken and fish placed against their glass display. A plate of Nasi Ayam Penyet includes a big fried chicken leg, tofu cubes, tempeh, and a bowl of soup. While Ikan Penyet is a typical alternative at ayam penyet booths, Nur Indah Kitchen’s Empal Penyet is a lesser known favourite of mine. This dish is created with beef spareribs instead of chicken thigh and is prepared and served similarly to ayam penyet.
Address: 1 Bedok Rd, #7, Bedok Food Centre, Singapore 469572
Farasha Muslim Food, a close competitor of Aspirasi Chicken Rice, is another popular ayam penyet stall in Seah Im Food Center. Fried chicken, raw vegetables, tau kwa, tempeh, and a hearty amount of sambal are all included in their Ayam Penyet. This budget-friendly recipe is sure to captivate a crowd, especially during lunchtime. They serve a range of classic Malay meals, including Nasi Lemak, Nasi Goreng, and Mee Goreng too.
Address: 2 Seah Im Rd, Singapore 099114
Impian Wahyu is a historic stall on Jalan Besar run by an Indonesian couple that serves foods like Ayam Penyet, Sup Butut, and Mee Soto. The fried chicken here is soft, flavourful, and juicy, having been boiled in a broth for three hours before being fried.
While regular customers laud their crispy chicken, the sambal chilli, which is cooked to order, is the clear winner in my opinion. Their sambal is made with a blend of fresh tomatoes, sugar, and dried chilli, and it’s highly flavourful but not as spicy as most vendors’, so you don’t have to worry about smothering it all over your rice.
Address: Blk 28 Kelantan Rd, Singapore 200028
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat (11am – 9pm)
You’ll be surprised to learn that dishes can range from sweet and salty to spicy and savoury. All of these ayam penyet places in this list will not fail you when you are looking for value-for-money deals so visit one today!
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