Cheats Chicken Laksa
This Cheats Chicken Laksa is a quick and flavorful Malaysian-inspired noodle soup featuring tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 400ml coconut milk
- 500ml chicken stock
- 250g cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 150g rice noodles
- 100g bean sprouts
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh coriander, for garnish
- Chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken and cook for 5 minutes to heat through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- Add fish sauce and lime juice to the soup, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- Divide noodles between bowls, ladle the hot laksa soup over the noodles.
- Top with bean sprouts, spring onions, fresh coriander, and chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra richness, add a soft boiled egg or a drizzle of chili oil. You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
Find it online: https://allfoodsrecipe.com/cheats-chicken-laksa/