Ingredients
- 350g fresh thin egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons sunflower or canola oil
- 6 small free-range chicken thigh fillets (about 500g total), quartered
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 lemongrass stems (pale part only), thinly sliced
- 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 270g can coconut milk
- 1 bunch broccolini, stems separated, halved lengthways
- 250g silken tofu, cut into 2cm pieces
- Coriander sprigs, to serve
- Lime wedges (optional), to serve
Method
- Step 1Cook the egg noodles according to the packet directions and drain.
- Step 2Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep frypan over high heat and cook chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden. Reduce heat to medium, add onion, lemongrass and chilli, and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until just soft. Add the fish sauce and coconut milk, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until liquid has thickened. Stir in broccolini and tofu, then cover and cook for 2 minutes or until broccolini is tender and tofu is warmed through.
- Step 3Serve in bowls over noodles, with coriander and lime wedges, if desired.
- High protein
- Low carb
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
4200 kj
Energy
59g
Fat Total
20g
Saturated Fat
6g
Fibre
99g
Protein
395mg
Cholesterol
1029.34mg
Sodium
2g
Carbs (sugar)
18g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Kate Nichols
- Image credit: Mark Roper
- Publication: Taste.com.au
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