Description
This Chicken Khao Soi recipe is a delicious Thai curry noodle soup with tender chicken in a coconut curry broth, topped with crispy noodles and traditional garnishes. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Khao Soi:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked and divided
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
For Garnish:
- Crispy fried noodles
- Sliced red onions
- Pickled mustard greens
- Lime wedges
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot. Add red curry paste, curry powder, and turmeric. Cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned. Pour in chicken broth and simmer.
- Add coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer until chicken is tender.
- Adjust salt and stir in lime juice.
- Divide cooked noodles into bowls. Ladle the soup over the top. Garnish with crispy noodles, red onions, pickled mustard greens, lime wedges, and cilantro.
Notes
- You can make crispy noodles by frying a small portion of the egg noodles until golden and crunchy.
- For a vegetarian version, use tofu and vegetable broth, skip the fish sauce, or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
