By Chantal
Lemongrass chicken with toasted coconut
5 steps
Prep:15minCook:10min
The secret to perfect stir-fries lies in remembering the wok cooks quickly at very high temperatures. All that's required is a quick sizzle, a little shake and a gentle stir for an aromatic Asian feast.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:39:12 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories460.1 kcal (23%)
Total Fat16 g (23%)
Carbs36.9 g (14%)
Sugars15.2 g (17%)
Protein42.7 g (85%)
Sodium479.2 mg (24%)
Fiber3.5 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 stalklemongrass
white part only, finely chopped

2kaffir lime leaves
finely chopped

1garlic clove
finely chopped

2 c mginger
piece, finely grated

2red birdseye chillies
seeded, finely chopped

1 tablespoonlime juice

1 tablespoonpalm sugar
finely grated

1 tablespoonfish sauce

½ cupshredded coconut

2 teaspoonssesame oil

700gchicken breast fillets
thinly sliced

1brown onion
cut into wedges

½ cupcoconut cream

1carrot
cut into ribbons

1Lebanese cucumber
cut into ribbons

1 cupbean sprouts

1 bunchmint
leaves picked

1 bunchcoriander
leaves picked

1kaffir lime leaf
extra, fi nely shredded
Instructions
Step 1
Place the lemongrass, lime leaves, garlic, ginger, chilli, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce in a mortar and gently pound with a pestle until a coarse paste forms.
Step 2
Heat a wok over medium heat. Add the coconut and cook, tossing, for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 3
Add the oil to the wok over high heat. Add one-third of the chicken and onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat in 2 more batches with remaining chicken and onion.
Step 4
Add the lemongrass paste to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the chicken, onion and coconut cream and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Step 5
Combine the carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, coriander and lime leaf in a large bowl. Arrange on a serving plate. Top with chicken and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve immediately.
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