Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

Add chilli and garlic, stir for 10 seconds.

Add onion, cook for 1 minute.

Add chicken, cook until it mostly turns white, then add 1 tbsp kecap manis and cook for a further 1 minute or until chicken is mostly cooked through and a bit caramelised.

Add rice, 2 tbsp kecap manis, 2 tsp sesame oil, and shrimp paste, if using. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until sauce reduces down and rice grains start to caramelise (key for flavour!).
Serve, garnished with garnishes of choice (green onions, red chilli, fried shallots).