Tom Kha Gai: Coconut-Poached Chicken Breast with Galangal and Lime
Inspired by techniques from NYT Cooking and Serious Eats.
Whole chicken breasts gently poached in a rich coconut broth built on a pounded lemongrass and galangal paste, then sliced into bowls with mushrooms and lime.
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Why this label?
32.6 g protein for 385 kcal = 8.5 g per 100 kcal, so protein gives about 34% of the energy. High Protein needs at least 20% (5 g per 100 kcal), the condition in the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide
Free sugars
0.5 g per serving
1 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 2 % of the ideal 25 g
Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO
Equipment
- pestle and mortar or mini food processor
- large saucepan with a lid
- instant-read thermometer
- tongs
- chopping board
- ladle
Nutrition per serving (estimated values)
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 385 kcal |
| Protein | 32.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.9 g |
| of which sugars | 2.3 g |
| of which free sugars | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 24.9 g |
| of which saturates | 19.7 g |
| Fibre | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 1.97 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
8.5 g meets High Protein (≥ 5 g, 20% of energy)
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
