Description
This Low Carb Chicken Panang Curry Noodle Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, low carb noodles, and a rich, creamy Panang curry broth. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil
- 2 tbsp Panang curry paste
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full fat coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar substitute
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, spiralized or sliced into noodles
- 1 package shirataki noodles (or other low carb noodle alternative), drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh Thai basil or regular basil, for garnish
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Optional: sliced red chili or chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add Panang curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, then add fish sauce and coconut sugar. Stir to combine.
- Add sliced bell pepper and bring the soup to a simmer. Let cook for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors have melded.
- Add zucchini noodles and shirataki noodles to the pot. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with Thai basil, cilantro, and optional chili slices or flakes.
Notes
- Adjust the curry paste amount to your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute the zucchini noodles with other spiralized vegetables.
- For a thicker broth, simmer longer to reduce slightly before adding the noodles.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
