What makes ayam bakar unique compared to other grilled chicken?

Ayam bakar uses a two-stage cooking method: slow-simmering the chicken in marinade until tender, then finishing over charcoal. This creates melt-in-the-mouth meat with a smoky, caramelised exterior and a flavour profile built on kecap manis, coriander, and peanut butter – unlike any Western or Thai grilled chicken.

Why is lime considered essential, not optional?

A squeeze of lime brings sharp acidity that balances the sweet-savory glaze and lifts all the spices. Indonesians consider it part of the dish – just as vinegar is for fish and chips. Without lime, you miss the brightness that completes the flavour.

What’s the role of the Hokkien noodles in this meal?

Hokkien noodles are thick, chewy yellow noodles stir-fried with prawns, chicken, and vegetables. They soak up the ayam bakar’s juices and make the dish a satisfying complete meal. It’s how ayam bakar is often served in Indonesian rumah makan – with a hearty noodle base alongside the star chicken.

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Cynthia's Ayam Bakar with Mie Goreng

Name: Cynthia's Ayam Bakar with Mie Goreng
Brand: Cynthia
Price: 19.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.9 (47 reviews)

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Indonesian Charcoal-Grilled Chicken with Hokkien noodles

Cynthia’s Ayam Bakar takes you straight to the streets of Indonesia, where the smoky aroma of charcoal-grilled chicken fills the air outside bustling rumah makan (local eating houses). This is no ordinary grilled chicken – it’s made the traditional way. First, the chicken is simmered gently in a rich marinade of shallots, garlic, coriander, kecap manis (sweet soy), and a touch of peanut butter until fall-apart tender. Only then is it finished over hot charcoal, giving the skin its caramelised, smoky char that defines true ayam bakar.

Served with stir-fried Hokkien noodles loaded with prawns, chicken, and vegetables, this is a complete Indonesian meal in one dish. And don’t skip the squeeze of lime before eating – it’s not garnish, it’s an essential ritual that cuts through the rich glaze and makes all the spices sing. With Cynthia’s ayam bakar, you get the full rumah makan experience at home – complex, smoky, sweet-savory chicken paired with hearty noodles, ready in just minutes from your freezer.

Made with ❤ by Cynthia

Preparation Instructions

Step 1 - Defrost in microwave or in your fridge overnight
Step 2 - Open pouch or decant into a microwave safe dish
Step 3 - Microwave until heated through (approx 3 mins)

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: Charcoal grilled chicken: Chicken marylands, onions, shallots, garlic, ground coriander, sweet soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, peanut butter. Hokkien noodles, carrots, cabbage, chicken thighs, de-shelled prawns, oyster sauce,sweet soy sauce, salt.

Contains: Peanuts, Fish, Crustacean, Soy & MSG

Serving Size, Spice & Suggestions

🍴 Serves 1 (525g)

😋 This is a well balanced meal that can be enjoyed on its own.

🌶️ Spice Level -Not spicy

About Your Cook

Hi I'm Cynthia,

Cooking just puts me in the best mood. Almost always when I’m in the kitchen I’ll have 70s music playing in the background – “Oh, What a Night” never gets old! Cooking is important to me because it is therapeutic. Nothing works as a better stress-reliever and nothing is more therapeutic than getting in the kitchen and cooking good wholesome food. I love cooking because absolutely nothing makes me happier than feeding my loved ones and seeing people enjoy my cooking.

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Storage & Delivery

This dish has been handmade with love in small batches by Cynthia, before being freshly frozen for your convenience.

Keep frozen for up to 2 months from purchase, once thawed keep refrigerated and serve within 48 hours.

We deliver across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and QLD. To check if we deliver to you enter your postcode and suburb in the delivery checker at the top of our page. ☝🏻

Perfect For....

Foodies craving authentic Indonesian street food flavours
Busy nights when you want a complete, balanced meal in minutes
Adventurous eaters seeking smoky, sweet-savory Southeast Asian dishes

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: Ayam bakar uses a two-stage cooking method: slow-simmering the chicken in marinade until tender, then finishing over charcoal. This creates melt-in-the-mouth meat with a smoky, caramelised exterior and a flavour profile built on kecap manis, coriander, and peanut butter – unlike any Western or Thai grilled chicken.
: A squeeze of lime brings sharp acidity that balances the sweet-savory glaze and lifts all the spices. Indonesians consider it part of the dish – just as vinegar is for fish and chips. Without lime, you miss the brightness that completes the flavour.
: Hokkien noodles are thick, chewy yellow noodles stir-fried with prawns, chicken, and vegetables. They soak up the ayam bakar’s juices and make the dish a satisfying complete meal. It’s how ayam bakar is often served in Indonesian rumah makan – with a hearty noodle base alongside the star chicken.

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Great as a entree
These were really enjoyable. We had them without a dipping sauce and they were still very tasty. Will be ordering more and experimenting with different dipping sauces
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Cynthia's Chicken Pasties
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Tasty filling and light pastry. Certainly recommend
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Absolutely delish, I really enjoyed the croquettes
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Cynthia's Chicken Pasties
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This were a great tasty lunch. Very yummy and enjoyed by everyone. Thank you, Cynthia
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Loved the chicken pasties, served for a light meal with salad. Def buy again
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We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

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