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Spicy coconut chicken stew with red bell pepper, baby spinach leaves and fresh basil leaves on top.
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5 from 1 vote

Spicy Coconut Chicken Stew

Easy and quick Spicy Coconut Chicken Stew serves a delicious, coconutty soup in under 30 minutes. It's rich and savory with a spicy sour kick from Thai chilsi and fresh lime juice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: spicy coconut chicken stew
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 488kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 shallots thinly sliced
  • 2 fresh Thai chilis sliced
  • 15 oz (450 grams) unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or homemade chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 lb (500 grams) shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup basil leaves plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven (or a soup pot) on medium heat. Add shallots and Thai chilis and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes until tender and aromatic.
  • Add coconut milk, chicken stock, and lime juice, and bring the soup to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the soup for 10 minutes. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and red bell pepper, and do a few stirs.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Then, stir in baby spinach and basil leaves and cook for 30 seconds until starting to wilt.
  • Serve immediately with more fresh basil leaves on top if desired.

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Notes

Recipe Adapted from: Food & Wine
Tips:
  • Use unsweetened coconut milk to jazz up the flavor of the soup.
  • Using freshly squeezed lime juice instead of bottled juice will bring the soup a bright, refreshing taste.
  • Add spinach at the end and cook for under 30 seconds or until just slightly cooked, so the leaves won't be too soft and soggy when serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.3g | Protein: 31.8g | Fat: 36.5g | Saturated Fat: 26.3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 582mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 5.8g