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High-protein recipe: Thai chicken noodle soup with green tea and mint
Ingredients (4 Servings)
- 300 gm chicken broth
- 4 shallots, peeled and quartered
- 8 in. piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 5 lemongrass stalks, pounded and tough outer leaves removed
- 2 tsp. Green Tea leaf with fresh Mint
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 c. soy sauce
- 3 tbsp. fish sauce
- Juice from limes to taste
- Rice noodles or green tea soba noodles
- Fresh mint, Thai basil and cilantro for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, shallots, ginger, and lemongrass. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Steep green Tea with mint tea leaf in a cotton pouch in broth for 2 minutes. Remove, squeezing bags. Here are some health benefits of green tea.
- Bring broth back to a simmer and add chicken breasts. Turn off heat, and let chicken breasts poach for 20 to 25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Once the chicken has cooked, remove and let cool. Scoop out shallot, ginger and lemongrass. Season broth to taste with soy sauce, fish sauce and lime juice. Shred cooled chicken breast.
- In another pot, bring water to boil and cook the rice noodles or green tea soba. Divide noodles and broth into bowls, and top with shredded chicken and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Per Servings- Calories: 134
- Protein: 48g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 20g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
