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Lemongrass chicken curry rice

Silky coconut broth with lemongrass-infused chicken curry served over jasmine rice, topped with mint and crispy shallots.

Cook
20 min

Ingredients

Broth

  • 2 shallots (roughly chopped)
  • 1 ginger (inch piece, roughly chopped)
  • 2 stalks lemongrass (cut into big pieces)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (fresh)

Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red curry paste
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil

Bowl

  • jasmine rice
  • mint
  • chili crunch
  • crispy shallots
  • lime wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl combine chicken, red curry paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and EVOO. Mix well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add shallots, ginger, lemongrass, chicken broth, and coconut milk to a pot. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Scoop out or drain the shallots, ginger, and lemongrass - discard.

  4. 4

    Add soy sauce and lime juice to broth, continue cooking on a very low simmer.

  5. 5

    Cook chicken in a pan with some EVOO over medium high heat.

  6. 6

    Once cooked, remove and cut.

  7. 7

    To plate add jasmine rice, red curry chicken, and broth.

  8. 8

    Top with mint, crispy shallots, chili crunch, and a squeeze of lime juice.

  9. 9

    Enjoy:)