Shredded Chicken and Lemon Grass Soup Recipe

Name: Shredded Chicken and Lemon Grass Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole chicken thighs; 2 stalks lemongrass; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1 red chile, roughly chopped; 4 cm piece gingerroot, thickly sliced; 1 lime, juice of; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 5 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

6 whole chicken thighs
2 stalks lemongrass
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 red chile, roughly chopped
4 cm piece gingerroot, thickly sliced
1 lime, juice of
4 tablespoons soy sauce
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves

1
Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and discard: Place the thighs in a large pan.
2
Bruise the lemon grass with a rolling pin and crumple the lime leaves in the palm of your hand.
3
Place in the pan with the garlic, chilli, includong the seeds, and ginger and add 1.5 litres of water.
4
Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked right through.
5
Strain the stock into a clean pan, then using 2 forks, shred the meat of the bones.
6
Return the chicken to the pan with the fresh lime juice, soy sauce and sliced salad onions.
7
Heat through gently and when steaming hot, ladle into bowls.
8
Loosely scatter over the corriander leaves and serve.

515

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole chicken thighs, 2 stalks lemongrass, 2 kaffir lime leaves, 2 garlic cloves, halved, and more.

Yes, Shredded Chicken and Lemon Grass Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shredded Chicken and Lemon Grass Soup

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