Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken poached in a creamy coconut broth with vibrant lime and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 lime leaves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into pieces
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Sliced chili for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Combine the Broth Base: In a pot, combine coconut milk, broth, lime leaves, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Poach the Chicken: Add the lime juice and chicken pieces to the pot. Poach the chicken for about 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Garnish for Freshness: Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced chili.
- Serve hot over cooked rice. Enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. Substitute lime leaves with lime zest if needed. Don’t overcook the chicken for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg