Chicken Recipe

This aromatic chicken stew is a comforting one-pot meal that captures the bright, herbal essence of Thai cuisine. Tender chicken simmers in a fragrant broth infused with crushed lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, and fresh galangal. The dish is balanced with the sweetness of tomatoes and the sharp bite of garlic and shallots. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want something light yet deeply flavorful. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice to soak up the delicious, herbaceous sauce. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality dish at home.

Cuisine: Thai

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 1088.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This aromatic chicken stew is a comforting one-pot meal that captures the bright, herbal essence of Thai cuisine. Tender chicken simmers in a fragrant broth infused with crushed lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, and fresh galangal. The dish is balanced with the sweetness of tomatoes and the sharp bite of garlic and shallots. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want something light yet deeply flavorful. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice to soak up the delicious, herbaceous sauce. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality dish at home.

Ingredients

6 Cups / 1.5 liters chicken or
2 Stalks lemongrass, cut in half
4 Lime leaves, torn ** +
1 Onion or 3 shallots, chopped
3 Cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tomatoes, chopped
Inch/5-cm piece of fresh

Directions

1
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
2
In the same pot, add the chopped onion (or shallots) and garlic. SautÃÂ© until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the sliced galangal, bruised lemongrass stalks, and torn lime leaves to the pot. Stir for 1 minute to release their aromas.
4
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down, about 2 minutes.
5
Return the chicken to the pot. Add enough water or chicken broth to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Remove lemongrass stalks before serving.
8
Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with fresh cilantro or basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1088.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.7g75%
Saturated Fat 12.8g64%
Cholesterol 320.4mg107%
Sodium 308.0mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 55.5g19%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g76%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 103.0g206%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, thai, lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, stew, aromatic, herbal, one-pot, dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free, asian, comfort food, easy, weeknight, garlic, shallots, tomatoes, fragrant

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