Gochujang Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup
- A vibrant fusion soup combining Korean gochujang with creamy coconut milk.
- Tender chicken and silky rice noodles in a spicy-sweet broth.
- Garnished with fresh herbs and lime for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp gochujang paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 200g rice noodles
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
- 1 lime, juiced, plus wedges for serving
- 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 2 small heads bok choy, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add sliced chicken with a pinch of salt. Cook until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add gochujang paste and stir to coat the chicken, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk. Add fish sauce and brown sugar if using. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and add rice noodles. Cook according to package directions until just tender.
- If using bok choy, add during the final 2 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, sesame oil, and the white parts of the green onions.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve in bowls garnished with bean sprouts, green onion tops, cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a milder version, start with 1 tablespoon of gochujang and adjust to taste.
- Store broth separately from noodles when refrigerating leftovers.
- For a speedier version, use rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked rice noodles.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 870
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 65
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