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Coconut-Curry Chicken in a Bread Bowl

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Nutrition Score per serving:

451 calories, 52g carbs(42%), 11g fat (22%), 4g fiber, 36g protein(32%), 3g saturated fat
Delight your taste buds with this delicious meal that takes only 15 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

3/4 cup reduced-sodium, nonfat chicken broth, divided
1 stalk fresh (or jarred) lemon grass, tough outer skin discarded and stalk minced, or 2 tsp dried lemon grass
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tsp curry powder
1/3 cup light, unsweetened coconut milk
1 packed cup sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
4-inch round, whole-grain rolls, tops sliced off and centers hollowed out
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Set wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of the chicken broth and swirl to coat pan.

Add the lemon grass and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Add curry powder and toss to coat.

Add the remaining chicken broth, coconut milk, and snap peas and simmer for 3 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and liquid reduces slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper, spoon mixture into the center of rolls and serve hot.

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