Chicken Laksa Soup
Dive into the comforting warmth of Chicken Laksa Soup, a flavorful Southeast Asian noodle soup that perfectly balances creamy coconut milk, aromatic laksa paste, and tender chicken. This richly spiced dish features soft rice noodles soaked in a luscious broth, enhanced with the savory depth of chicken broth, fish sauce, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Topped with fresh bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, and sliced chili for a vibrant finish, this soup is a feast for the senses. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal one-pot meal for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner. Serve with lime wedges for a tangy twist that elevates each spoonful. Perfect for fans of Thai and Malaysian cuisine, this Chicken Laksa Soup recipe is a must-try comfort food that will transport your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g Rice noodles
- 300 g Chicken breast (sliced thinly)
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 500 ml Chicken broth
- 4 tbsp Laksa paste
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 100 g Bean sprouts
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Spring onion (sliced)
- 1 Red chili (sliced)
- 4 Lime wedges
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1000 ml Water (for boiling noodles)
Instructions
In a large pot, bring 1000 ml of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the laksa paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the coconut milk and chicken broth, mixing well to create a smooth soup base.
Add the chicken slices to the soup and bring it to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Season the soup with 2 tbsp of fish sauce, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, and 1 tsp of salt. Stir well to combine.
Divide the cooked rice noodles evenly into serving bowls.
Ladle the hot soup over the noodles, ensuring that the chicken is distributed evenly among the bowls.
Top each bowl with fresh bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, sliced spring onion, and a few slices of red chili.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 7682 mg | 334% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.6 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.6 g | ||
| Protein | 111.1 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2388 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
