Jamie Gannon


Chef Gannon's Tip

You can add lime juice to the dressing for an extra zing.

Consider garnishing with a wedge of lime for an additional fresh squeeze before serving.

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what's in season.

You can add lime juice to the dressing for an extra zing.

Consider garnishing with a wedge of lime for an additional fresh squeeze before serving.

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what's in season.

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Coconut Poached Chicken Bowl

30 mins

serves 2

serves 2

A delicious coconut poached chicken bowl recipe.

Easy

Ingredients

1 chicken breast 200-250g
50g Vermicelli noodles
50g bean sprouts
1/2 bunch mint
1 small cucumber
Tablespoon crispy fried chilli
Fried onions to finish
Poaching stock
2 tins coconut milk
1 chilli
Lime leaves
Stick lemongrass
Dressing
50ml soy sauce
10ml fish sauce
5ml sesame oil
Teaspoon lemon grass paste
Chopped mint

Method

  1. Poach the Chicken: Bring the coconut milk, chili, lime leaves, and lemongrass to a gentle simmer. Add the chicken breast and let it poach for about 20 minutes, ensuring it stays moist and flavorful.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, lemongrass paste, and chopped mint. This will add a savory and aromatic kick to your dish.
  3. Cook the Noodles: Pour boiling water over the vermicelli noodles and let them sit until soft. This quick method ensures they remain delicate.
  4. Chop and Prepare Fresh Ingredients: While the chicken is poaching, chop the cucumber and pick the mint leaves.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Mix the dressing with the softened noodles, then fold in the bean sprouts, cucumber, and mint for a fresh crunch.
  6. Serve: Once the chicken is poached, slice it thinly and place it on top of the noodle mixture.
  7. Garnish: Finish the bowl with crispy fried chili and fried shallots for a delicious texture contrast.