Cheats Chicken Laksa
A delicious and easy-to-make Cheats Chicken Laksa that combines rich coconut curry broth with tender chicken and noodles, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons store-bought laksa paste
- 400ml coconut milk
- 500ml chicken stock
- 300g cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 150g rice noodles
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
- 100g bean sprouts
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish
- Lime wedges, to serve
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in the laksa paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock, stirring well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- Divide the noodles between serving bowls and ladle the hot laksa broth with chicken over the noodles.
- Top with bean sprouts, sliced chili, spring onions, and fresh coriander.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.
Notes
For extra heat, add more sliced chilies or a dash of chili oil. You can also substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian twist.
Find it online: https://milabites.com/cheats-chicken-laksa/