Lemongrass Chicken And Noodles Recipe - Cooking Index
Homemade Thai food is easier than you may think. All you need is a little lemongrass, lime zest, red pepper flakes and cilantro, and you're on your way.
Type: Chicken, Poultry1 | Cooking spray | |
= (5 one-second sprays per serving) | ||
12 oz | 340g | Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts - cut 1" pieces |
4 oz | 113g | Scallions, green and white parts - chopped (medium) |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Coarsely-chopped lemon grass |
= (buy 1 stalk, discard tough outer | ||
Portion and coarsely chop interior) | ||
2 | Garlic cloves - minced (medium) | |
1 cup | 237ml | Fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Low-sodium soy sauce |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Freshly-grated lime zest |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Red pepper flakes - crushed |
8 oz | 227g | Uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti - cooked and kept hot |
1/2 cup | 8g / 0.3oz | Fresh cilantro leaves - coarsely chopped |
Coat a large nonstick skillet or wok with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
Add scallions, lemongrass and garlic and stir-fry 2 minutes.
Add broth, soy sauce, zest and red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add spaghetti and cook 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
This recipe yields 4 servings; about 1 cup per serving.
Points® Value: 6
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