Best Chicken Dishes in Amsterdam

Centrum·$$

€15.90

Boneless fried chicken in an remarkably spicy gochujang-based sauce—a heat warning is warranted.

Tip: Ask about the 'crazy spicy' heat level before ordering if you're unsure. Multiple reviews warn: it lives up to the name.

Satay with Peanut Sauce

Sampurna

Centrum·$$

€14.00

Grilled meat skewers with thick peanut sauce and sambal.

Tip: Order extra satay sticks to share — they disappear quickly when passed around the table.

Nasi Goreng

Centrum·$

€13.00

Fried rice with egg, chicken, shrimp, and aromatics.

Tip: Nasi goreng is quick to prepare — good for post-theater meals when you want to eat and leave in 30 minutes.

Satay Chicken

Centrum·$

€5.50

Grilled chicken skewers with peanut sauce.

Tip: Order multiple satay sticks to share at the table — it's cheap and goes fast. Most people order 2-3 per person.

Satay with Peanut Sauce

Centrum·$

€5.50

Grilled meat skewers with peanut sauce.

Tip: Order extra satay to share at the table — it's a good value and disappears fast.

Wontonsoep

Café Wu

Oost·$$$

€14.00

Delicate wontons filled with chicken and pork in ginger-infused broth.

Tip: Start with wontonsoep — it's the dish that best represents Café Wu's philosophy of French precision applied to Chinese technique.

Chicken Satay

Restaurant Blauw

Oud-Zuid·$$$

€14.00

Grilled chicken skewers with rich, spiced peanut sauce.

Tip: Order extras as a table shareable — satay goes fast when passed around.

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Spicy Chicken

Centrum·$

€11.00

Chicken cooked with chilies and aromatic spices.

Tip: Ask the kitchen for extra sambal on the side if you want to dial up the heat beyond what comes on the plate.

#11

Nasi Kuning

Centrum·$

€12.50

Turmeric-infused yellow rice with chicken, egg, and vegetable medley.

Tip: Nasi kuning is a solid lunch option — lighter than rendang curry but more substantial than plain rice.

#12

Poussin

Helling 7

Noord·$$$

€38.00

Young chicken halved and grilled over open flame with herbs.

Tip: The poussin cooks quickly over high flame — it arrives with crispy skin and juicy meat in under 20 minutes.

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Nasi Kuning

Centrum·$

€9.00

Yellow turmeric rice with chicken, egg, and vegetable mix.

Tip: Nasi kuning is slightly cheaper than nasi goreng — good option if you want the same quality at lower cost.

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Chicken Bali (Ajam Bali)

Tempo Doeloe

Centrum·$$$

€10.50

Chicken cooked in sweet soy sauce with red peppers, tomato, and aromatic spices.

Tip: If you're building heat tolerance through the rijsttafel, ask which courses are mildest — Chicken Bali is usually near the gentler side.

#15

Curry with Rice

Centrum·$

€10.50

Indonesian-style curry served with white rice.

Tip: Ask the server which curry is spiciest — heat levels vary and they can advise based on your tolerance.

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Chicken Satay

Sama Sebo

Oud-Zuid·$$$

€16.00

Grilled chicken skewers with rich, spiced peanut sauce.

Tip: If satay is your must-order, arrive knowing it's a set-price rijsttafel experience — you don't order individual dishes.

#1790% recommend

Chicken Satay

Satay Club

Centrum·$$

€7.50

Grilled chicken skewers with sambal pedas, lontong, peanut sauce, and pickles.

Tip: Standing room only with a few shared tables — it's a social eating experience. Share multiple skewers and compare.

#1890% recommend

Rijsttafel Sama Sebo

Sama Sebo

Oud-Zuid·$$$

€42.50

20+ dish rice table built and plated by Javanese chefs trained in the 1969 opening formula.

Tip: Book far in advance — months ahead for weekend tables. The restaurant is booked by the same families and regulars year after year.

#1990% recommend

Korean Fried Chicken (Sweet and Spicy)

Centrum·$$

€15.90

Boneless fried chicken in Kim's sweet and spicy sauce—a balanced heat with fruity undertones.

Tip: This is the recommended middle ground—spicy enough for heat-seekers, sweet enough for those wary of fire.

#2090% recommend

Mini-Rijsttafel

Centrum·$

€16.00

Single-plate rijsttafel with white rice, marinated beef, egg, vegetables, peanuts, pickled vegetables, spicy chicken, and satay.

Tip: At €16, this is one of Amsterdam's best values. The portion is hefty and the quality is genuine — no corners cut.

#2188% recommend

Karaage Chicken

HIKAGE

Jordaan·$$$

€10.00

Japanese fried chicken—crispy exterior, juicy inside—served as a sharing plate.

Tip: Order 2 servings to share—the portions are generous and karaage pairs well before moving to heavier dishes.

#2288% recommend

Nasi Goreng

Centrum·$

€9.50

Fried rice with egg, chicken or shrimp, and aromatics.

Tip: Order nasi goreng with chicken for a solid, filling meal — for €9.50, this is one of Amsterdam's best lunch deals.

#2388% recommend

Kara Age (Fried Chicken)

Hinata

Jordaan·$$

€7.00

Japanese-style fried chicken pieces with a light, crispy exterior and juicy interior.

Tip: The karaage is city's best' according to multiple reviews. Eat it immediately while it's hot for the best texture.

#2488% recommend

Dakgalbi (Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry)

Centrum·$$

€29.90

Tender chicken stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce with melted mozzarella, tteokbokki, and vegetables.

Tip: Dakgalbi is shareable (designed for 2–3 people) and often arrives still sizzling on the griddle—dramatic presentation.

#2585% recommend

Korean Fried Chicken (Sweet Soy and Garlic)