Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh ginger, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 -3 teaspoons lemongrass (herb paste)
  • 3 (10 ounce) cans chicken broth, fat-free low sodium
  • cooking spray
  • 8 -12 ounces chicken breasts, boneless & skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste (sombel oelek)
  • 1 cup sugar snap pea, halved crosswise
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Method

  • Place first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Discard solids. Return infused broth to pan.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat/ coat with cooking spray and add chicken. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Remove from pan.
  • Add mushrooms to pan, saute 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add chicken, mushrooms, coconut milk, fish sauce and chili paste to broth in saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add peas; cook 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in basil and lime juice.