Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth
Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth brings tender strips of chicken and bouncy ramen together in a fragrant, lime-brightened coconut broth layered with lemongrass, ginger, and makrut lime leaves. A touch of Sriracha adds gentle warmth while fresh herbs and vegetables keep it lively. It’s a soothing, aromatic bowl perfect for a cozy lunch or casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Finely mince the lower two-thirds of the lemongrass stalk. Lightly bruise the remaining upper portion by striking it with the back of a knife.
- 2
Pour the chicken stock into a large pot; add the minced lemongrass, the bruised lemongrass stalk, 1/2 the ginger, the lime leaves, the garlic, and the Sriracha sauce.
- 3
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and let it simmer.
- 4
Add the chicken to the simmering broth; cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove the lemongrass stalk and lime leaves with a slotted spoon and discard them.
- 6
Place the cilantro bundle in the broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- 7
Add the coconut milk, remaining ginger, brown sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce.
- 8
Remove the cilantro bundle with a slotted spoon and discard it.
- 9
Simmer the broth for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 10
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- 11
Add the ramen and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 12
Drain and divide the noodles into serving bowls.
- 13
Stir the carrots, tomatoes, and green onions into the broth.
- 14
Ladle the broth over the noodles and garnish with cilantro.
- Calories 493.03 kcal High 25%
- Protein 30.79 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 58.96 g 21%
- Total Fat 14.58 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 7.07 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 52.83 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 1612.91 mg High 70%
- Dietary Fiber 4.44 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 14.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 226.33 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 281.78 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 628.91 mcg Good Source 70%
- Vitamin C 9.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 1.06 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth is a Thai dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 493.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Coconut Milk, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 493.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth healthy?
- Chicken in Lemongrass Coconut Broth has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 493.03 calories and 30.79 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1612.91 mg (70% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.07 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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