Quick & Easy Recipe: Coconut and Sugar Snap Chicken Laksa with Pad Thai Noodles

Try our quick and easy chicken laksa tonight. This fragrant soup features tender chicken (you can use firm tofu instead), noodles, a rich coconut broth infused with spicy, warming laksa paste.

Garnished with fresh coriander, lime, and red chili's for people who love the extra warmth. This satisfying dish has a beautiful balance of creamy-goodness from the coconut and some heat and depth from the Laksa. I must-try for a busy week night when you need nutrition quickly to restore your soul.

There's so many variations of this delicious dish. Play around with our quick and easy recipe to find your perfect creation that suits your unique taste buds. Have fun!

Soothing and delicious - the perfect combo

Preparation Time:

25 min

Difficulty:

Easy to make!

Ingredients:

• 800g chicken breast or 1 pack of firm Tofu

• 200g sugar snap peas

• 400ml coconut milk

• 300g pad Thai noodles

• 2 tbsp red curry paste or laksa paste

• 1 lime (juiced)

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil

Optional extras to really give your meal an edge:

• Fresh cilantro/coriander leaves

• Lime wedges

• Chopped spring onions or bean sprouts

• Sliced red chilies (remove seeds if you don't like too much spice)

• Dried onions or chopped cashews

• 1 boiled egg cut in half

Instructions:

1. Cook the pad Thai noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

2. In a large pot, heat the coconut milk over medium heat and add the red curry paste. Stir until fragrant.

3. Add the chicken breast, sugar snap peas, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice to the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

4. In a separate pan, heat some oil and stir-fry the cooked pad Thai noodles until heated through.

5. Serve the laksa in bowls, topped with the stir-fried pad Thai noodles, cilantro/coriander leaves, spring onions, lime wedges, and sliced red chilies. See all optional extra's above.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 450kcal

• Carbs: 35g

• Proteins: 30g

• Fats: 25g

Bon Appetit!