Lemon grass chicken and noodles
4
Point(s)
Total Time
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Homemade Thai food may seem intimidating, but it is easier than you may think. All you need is a little lemon grass, lime zest, red pepper flakes, and cilantro, and you're on your way using this simple, easy-to-follow method. Lemon grass is a fragrant herb that provides a zesty, lemony flavor. Lemon grass stalks are thick and grassy. Choose ones that feel firm and have tight bulbs. The tops may be a little dry but they shouldn’t look overly dry, brown, or yellow, and the stalks should smell fragrant. The entire stalk is edible, but the tender middle section is the prized section for flavor.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 spray(s)
Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)
12 oz, cut into 1-inch pieces
Uncooked scallion(s)
4 medium, green and white parts, chopped
Lemongrass
2 Tbsp, buy 1 stalk, discard tough outer portion and coarsely chop interior
Garlic
2 medium clove(s), minced
Fat free chicken broth
1 cup(s), reduced-sodium
Low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp
Lime zest
1 tsp, freshly grated
Red pepper flakes
½ tsp, crushed
Cooked whole-wheat spaghetti
3½ cup(s), kept hot (about 8 oz uncooked)
Cilantro
½ cup(s), leaves, fresh, coarsely chopped