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Spicy Coconut Chicken Soup

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:4

Active Time:35 mins

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½poundsbone-in, skin-on chicken thighs1teaspoonground pepper, divided2tablespoonsTuk fried chicken spiceormadras curry powder, divided2tablespoonscoconut oil14-inch piece pandan leaf (optional)1Ceylon cinnamon stick4cardamom seeds½teaspoonfenugreek seeds (see Tip)½teaspoonbrown mustard seeds1cupdiced carrot1cupdiced celery½cupthinly sliced leek½cupdiced white onion½teaspoonkosher salt2cloves garlic, grated1teaspoonthinly sliced lemongrass½teaspoongrated fresh ginger1sprig fresh curry leaves½teaspoonground turmeric½teaspoonGuntur Sannam chileorcrushed red pepper (optional)4cupslow-sodium chicken broth⅔cupcoconut milk2tablespoonslime juice

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Ingredients

1 ½poundsbone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

1teaspoonground pepper, divided

2tablespoonsTuk fried chicken spiceormadras curry powder, divided

2tablespoonscoconut oil

14-inch piece pandan leaf (optional)

1Ceylon cinnamon stick

4cardamom seeds

½teaspoonfenugreek seeds (see Tip)

½teaspoonbrown mustard seeds

1cupdiced carrot

1cupdiced celery

½cupthinly sliced leek

½cupdiced white onion

½teaspoonkosher salt

2cloves garlic, grated

1teaspoonthinly sliced lemongrass

½teaspoongrated fresh ginger

1sprig fresh curry leaves

½teaspoonground turmeric

½teaspoonGuntur Sannam chileorcrushed red pepper (optional)

4cupslow-sodium chicken broth

⅔cupcoconut milk

2tablespoonslime juice

DirectionsSeason both sides of chicken with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon spice blend (or curry powder) on the underside.Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add pandan, if using, cinnamon stick, cardamom, fenugreek and mustard seeds. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Discard the pandan and cinnamon stick. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.Add carrot, celery, leek, onion, salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon spice blend (or curry powder); cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add garlic, lemongrass, ginger and curry leaves; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add turmeric and chile (or crushed red pepper), if using, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.Stir in broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Nestle the chicken into the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the chicken reaches 165°F, about 20 minutes. Discard curry leaves.Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat with two forks and return to the pot. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice and simmer for 5 minutes more.Tip:Popular in Indian cuisine, fenugreek seeds taste maple-y, tangy and nutty. Find them in the spice aisle at well-stocked grocery stores, in Indian markets or online.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2022; updated February 2023

Directions

Season both sides of chicken with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon spice blend (or curry powder) on the underside.Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add pandan, if using, cinnamon stick, cardamom, fenugreek and mustard seeds. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Discard the pandan and cinnamon stick. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.Add carrot, celery, leek, onion, salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon spice blend (or curry powder); cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add garlic, lemongrass, ginger and curry leaves; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add turmeric and chile (or crushed red pepper), if using, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.Stir in broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Nestle the chicken into the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the chicken reaches 165°F, about 20 minutes. Discard curry leaves.Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat with two forks and return to the pot. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice and simmer for 5 minutes more.Tip:Popular in Indian cuisine, fenugreek seeds taste maple-y, tangy and nutty. Find them in the spice aisle at well-stocked grocery stores, in Indian markets or online.

Season both sides of chicken with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon spice blend (or curry powder) on the underside.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add pandan, if using, cinnamon stick, cardamom, fenugreek and mustard seeds. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Discard the pandan and cinnamon stick. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Add carrot, celery, leek, onion, salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon spice blend (or curry powder); cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add garlic, lemongrass, ginger and curry leaves; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add turmeric and chile (or crushed red pepper), if using, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.

Stir in broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Nestle the chicken into the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the chicken reaches 165°F, about 20 minutes. Discard curry leaves.

Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat with two forks and return to the pot. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice and simmer for 5 minutes more.

Tip:

Popular in Indian cuisine, fenugreek seeds taste maple-y, tangy and nutty. Find them in the spice aisle at well-stocked grocery stores, in Indian markets or online.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2022; updated February 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)413Calories26gFat16gCarbs29gProtein

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