Whole30 Ayam Suwir
Elevate your Whole30 meal prep with this irresistible "Whole30 Ayam Suwir," a fragrant Indonesian shredded chicken dish that's bursting with flavor and clean ingredients. Tender chicken breast is simmered to perfection, shredded, and infused with the warming spices of turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Coconut milk and aromatic additions like lime leaves, lemongrass, and red chili create a creamy, vibrant sauce that clings to every strand of chicken. Cooked in heart-healthy coconut oil, this dish is not only Whole30-compliant but also packed with nutrients and bold tropical flavor. Serve it as a main dish alongside cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables for a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s perfect for any clean-eating journey.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 units shallots
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 150 ml coconut milk
- 1 unit lemongrass stalk
- 3 units lime leaves
- 1 unit red chili
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 200 ml water
Instructions
Start by boiling the chicken breast in a saucepan with 200ml of water over medium heat. Cover and cook until fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the saucepan and let it cool slightly before shredding it using two forks.
Finely slice the shallots and garlic. Peel and grate the ginger.
In a wok or large frying pan, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and sauté until they start to soften and turn fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the turmeric powder and grated ginger, cooking for another minute.
Bruise the lemongrass stalk by gently hitting it with the back of a knife and add it to the pan.
Add the coconut milk, lime leaves, sliced red chili, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add the shredded chicken back into the pan and mix well with the sauce, ensuring all the chicken is coated.
Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the chicken is well-cooked with the flavors absorbed.
Remove from heat and discard the lemongrass stalk and lime leaves before serving.
Serve hot as a main dish or as a complement to vegetables or cauliflower rice to keep it Whole30 compliant.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4054 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 145.9 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2182 mg | 46% | |
*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.
