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Ingredients
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2 large shallots, peeled and quartered
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10 Thai bird's eye chile peppers, seeded and chopped
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2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
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½ bunch fresh cilantro
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½ bunch fresh basil
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2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
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1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced
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2 limes, zested and juiced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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½ teaspoon sesame oil
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1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
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2 boneless chicken breasts, cubed
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1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
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1 cup chicken broth
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2 makrut lime leaves
Directions
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Combine shallots, bird's eye chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, basil, garlic, ginger, lime juice, lime zest, lime flesh, lemon juice, sesame oil, and pepper in a food processor. Process, adding enough olive oil to make a paste that is thick but not thick enough to form peaks when you stir it.
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Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and fry curry paste, stirring constantly, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook until chicken has sealed on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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Pour coconut milk and chicken stock into the saucepan with the chicken; mix well. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until liquid has reduced to a thick sauce that clings to a spoon, 20 to 30 minutes. Add makrut lime leaves and simmer for 1 more minute.
Cook's Notes:
Use galangal in place of the ginger, if you can find it.
You can use 1 medium onion in place of the shallots.
With regards to the bird's eye chile pepper amount - I like it EXTREMELY hot. Bear in mind that the coconut milk will take out some of the sting of the bird's eye chile peppers, so use 1 or 2 more than you would normally use for yourself. Same goes for the jalapeno chile peppers. You can leave them out if you don't like it that spicy.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
746 | Calories |
60g | Fat |
30g | Carbs |
32g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 746 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 60g | 77% |
Saturated Fat 40g | 200% |
Cholesterol 68mg | 23% |
Sodium 683mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 23% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 32g | 64% |
Vitamin C 103mg | 115% |
Calcium 152mg | 12% |
Iron 10mg | 56% |
Potassium 1184mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.