Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth

Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth

I made this soup after trying it at a Thai noodle house in my area. I just kept playing around with ingredients until I got something similar. I have the seasonings adjusted to my liking, however there is an adjustment guide in the footnotes if you would like a slightly different flavor. This soup is also good with rice or pasta, but ramen seems to be the favorite. You can use any flavor of ramen noodles.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh lemongrass stalk, outer leaves removed
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • ½ cup minced fresh ginger, divided
  • 4 makrut lime leaves
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, bundled
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 6 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (exclude seasoning packets)
  • 2 large carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Mince the lower 2/3 of lemongrass stalk. Bruise the remaining upper portion of lemongrass stalk by hitting it with the back of a knife.

Step 2
Pour chicken stock into a large pot; add minced lemongrass, bruised lemongrass stalk, 1/2 the ginger, lime leaves, garlic, and Sriracha sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer. Add chicken to simmering broth; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove lemongrass stalk and lime leaves using a slotted spoon; discard.

Step 3
Place cilantro bundle in the broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, remaining ginger, brown sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce. Remove cilantro bundle using a slotted spoon; discard. Simmer broth, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add ramen and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain and portion noodles into serving bowls.

Step 5
Mix carrots, tomatoes, and green onions into broth. Ladle broth over noodles; garnish with cilantro.

Cook’s Notes:

If not salty enough, add another tablespoon fish sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

551
Calories
24g
Fat
57g
Carbs
30g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 551
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat19g 97%
Cholesterol45mg 15%
Sodium1646mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate57g 21%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars10g
Protein30g
Vitamin C13mg 65%
Calcium89mg 7%
Iron7mg 37%
Potassium541mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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