This aromatic steamed chicken dish features tender poultry simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, chilies, and lime. The combination of savory fish sauce, sweet brown sugar, and fresh coriander creates a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and exotic. The addition of crisp green beans adds a nice textural contrast to the soft chicken. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special family meal, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. Serve over steamed jasmine rice for a complete, satisfying experience.
Steamed Chicken Sauce
Description
This aromatic steamed chicken dish features tender poultry simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, chilies, and lime. The combination of savory fish sauce, sweet brown sugar, and fresh coriander creates a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and exotic. The addition of crisp green beans adds a nice textural contrast to the soft chicken. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special family meal, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. Serve over steamed jasmine rice for a complete, satisfying experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Place garlic cloves, chilies, coriander stalks, shrimp paste, and lime rind in a food processor and blend until a smooth paste forms.
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-low heat.
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Add the spice paste to the pot and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
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Stir in lime juice, coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, fish sauce, and brown sugar, mixing well to combine.
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Increase the heat and bring the sauce to a boil.
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Reduce heat back to medium-low and add the chicken pieces.
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Simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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Add green beans to the pot in the last 4-5 minutes of cooking.
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Check the sauce for seasoning, adding more fish sauce, lime juice, or sugar if necessary.
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Serve with steamed jasmine rice and lemon wedges, garnished with coriander leaves.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 631.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 59.0g91%
- Saturated Fat 10.0g50%
- Cholesterol 66.8mg23%
- Sodium 62.5mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 20.5g41%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For the best flavor, use fresh coriander stalks along with the leaves for the spice paste.
If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the number of chilies or remove the seeds before blending.
This dish is best served immediately while the chicken is hot and the green beans are crisp-tender.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
