Chicken in coconut milk broth

Chicken and coconut broth
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

Impress guests with this Thai-inspired soup. And this warming, spicy meal-in-a-bowl is excellent for fuss-free entertaining.

  • Prep time: 10 mins

  • Cooking time: 25-30 mins

  • Serves: 4

  • Skill level: Easy peasy

Ingredients

When you're out shopping, look out for small jars of prepared lemon grass, root ginger, garlic and coriander - you'll usually find them in the spices or oriental foods section. Once opened, keep in the fridge.

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  • 2tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
  • 6 shallots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed (or use 2tsp ready-prepared)
  • 1tbsp very finely chopped lemongrass (or use ready-prepared)
  • 2tsp grated fresh root ginger (or use ready-prepared)
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1 x 400ml can coconut milk
  • 1 chicken stock cube, dissolved in 450ml (3/4 pint) hot water
  • Half a jar mild or hot sweet piquanté peppers, rinsed and drained
  • 2 x 150g packs ready-to-use medium noodles
  • 2tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Coriander sprigs, to garnish

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger and chicken and sauté over a medium heat for about 3-4 mins.
  2. Add the coconut milk, chicken stock and sweet piquanté peppers. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 mins until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has reduced a little.
  3. Add the noodles and chopped coriander to the wok or frying pan and simmer for about 3-4 mins. Season with salt and pepper, if needed, then serve, garnished with coriander sprigs.

Cook's tip: When you're out shopping, look out for small jars of prepared lemon grass, root ginger, garlic and coriander - you'll usually find them in the spices or oriental foods section. Once opened, keep in the fridge. www.peppadew.co.uk

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Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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