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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.

Course Soup
Cuisine Thai
Keyword spicy coconut chicken stew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 488 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 shallots thinly sliced
  • 2 fresh Thai chilis sliced
  • 15 oz unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or homemade chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 lb 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Serve immediately with more fresh basil leaves on top if desired.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted: 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 Facts
Spicy Coconut Chicken Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 Calories from Fat 329
% Daily Value*
Fat 36.5g56%
Saturated Fat 26.3g164%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 582mg25%
Carbohydrates 14.3g5%
Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugar 5.8g6%
Protein 31.8g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.