LEMONGRASS CHICKEN AND NOODLES

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 shallots (about 1/4 pound)
2 large cloves garlic
1 teaspoon canola oil
12 ounces skinless,boneless chicken breasts
9 ounces whole assorted mushrooms or 8 ounces sliced assorted mushrooms
24 ounces whole broccoli or 14 ounces broccoli florettes (5 to 6 cups)
2 stalks lemongrass
Fresh or frozen ginger to yield 2 tablespoons coarsely grated
1 jalapeno or serrano chili
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nuoc mam)
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 cup no-salt-added chicken stock or broth
12 ounces Vietnamese rice noodles, Japanese udon noodles or fettuccine
3 tablespoons coconut milk
1 teaspoon sugar
A few sprigs cilantro to yield 3 tablespoons chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in covered pot for the pasta.
  • Chop the shallots and garlic in the food processor.
  • Heat to very hot a nonstick pan large enough to hold all the ingredients,reduce heat to medium-high and pour in the oil.Saute the shallots and garlic until they begin to brown.
  • Wash and dry the chicken,and slice into strips 1/4 inch wide. Add to the pan, and saute quickly on both sides to brown.
  • Meanwhile, wash,trim and slice the whole mushrooms;wash and trim the stems from the broccoli.When the chicken is browned,push to the side, add the mushrooms and broccoli and reduce heat to medium.
  • Remove the tough outer leaves from the lemongrass. Trim the bottoms,and thinly slice the bulbous parts. Grate the ginger; trim, seed and mince the chili. Add the lemongrass and ginger along with the chili, fish sauce, lime juice, curry powder and chicken stock to the chicken mixture, and cook, covered, over medium-low heat.
  • Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
  • Stir the coconut milk and sugar into the chicken.
  • Wash and chop the cilantro. When the broccoli is cooked, remove from heat. When noodles are cooked, drain, and top with chicken-mixture; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 836, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1194 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Aziz Begum
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lemongrass chicken is so flavorful and the noodles are the perfect accompaniment.


Rk Lashaman das
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I loved this dish! The lemongrass gave it such a unique and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this again.


Esu V
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the noodles were delicious.


Mahmuda Begom
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This is now my favorite lemongrass chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the fresh, zesty flavor of the lemongrass.


Connect With Aliyan
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lemongrass gave it a really unique and flavorful taste. I would definitely make this again.


Shauna Bicki
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This dish was amazing! I loved the flavor of the lemongrass and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamla Shaki
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the noodles were overcooked. I won't be making this again.


Crystal Prllegrin
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I thought this dish was really good! The lemongrass gave it a really nice flavor. I would definitely make it again.


Shitil Biswas
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I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. This dish was just okay. The chicken was a little dry and the noodles were bland.


Joseph Johnson 3rd
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of lemongrass and chicken.


Angie Mubanga
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I love this dish! It's so refreshing and light. The lemongrass gives it a really unique flavor that I can't get enough of.


Moon Rajpoot
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lemongrass chicken is so flavorful and the noodles are the perfect accompaniment.


Rapule Daniso
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I'm not a big fan of lemongrass, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The lemongrass flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the noodles were delicious.


Surobha kumar matho Suorabh matho
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This is now my go-to recipe for lemongrass chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the fresh, zesty flavor of the lemongrass.


Hridoy Hasan Pias HHP
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I was skeptical at first, but this dish turned out to be amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


Maggie Modan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lemongrass gave it such a unique and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this again.