Poached Tom-Yum Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 chicken breasts
4 tbsp tom yum paste ( you may use a store purchased brand of tom-yum paste, or you can use my recipe below and make your o)
for the tom yum paste (makes approx 3/4 c. tom yum paste,enough to marinate up to 6 pieces of fish or chicken)
4 tbsp finely minced lemongrass ( available at asian food stores)
5 garlic cloves
1 thumb-size piece ginger or 1 galangal, sliced
1 fresh red chili, sliced (or substitute cayenne pepper) or 1/2-1 tsp dried crushed chili (or substitute cayenne pepper)
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves, & stems
2 tbsp fish sauce ( available at asian food stores)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp shrimp paste ( available at asian food stores)
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
3 tsp splenda sugar substitute, granules (or sweetener of choice)
2 -3 spring onions, sliced
1 -2 tbsp coconut milk , don'tsp add it (this thins it out to make blending easier, if you want a thick paste (or non-fat option)

Directions:

If making the Tom Yum Paste above, simply place all ingredients for the paste in a mini food chopper or food processor. Blitz to create a fragrant Tom Yum spice paste. Ready to use as a marinade, soup, etc.
1. Take 2 large pieces of plastic wrap (saran wrap), both the same size (approx 12 ).
2. Spoon 1 Tablespoon of Tom Yum paste in the middle of both sheets and place your chicken breast on top of paste. Spoon another Tablespoon of the paste on top of each chicken breast and carefully fold the plastic wrap tightly on top to cover.
3. Roll the plastic on either side of your chicken breast, being careful not to tear the saran, but making sure it is sealed tightly with no air bubbles. Once you've rolled the ends tightly to form a rope tie the ends together in a knot.
You can let breasts marinade in the paste overnight, or for at least an hour before cooking. This will add lots of flavour, and make for the most tender poached chicken.
4. Place a saucepan of water on the stove-top filled about 3/4 with water and let it heat to a rapid simmer. (just make sure the saucepan is large enough to fit both chicken breasts in a single layer, you don't want them stacked on top of each other).
5. After the water has come to a rapid simmer (almost a boil), carefully place both chicken breasts (in their plastic cocoon ) into the simmering water and quickly reduce heat to a bare simmer so that only an occasional bubble breaks the surface. Place a lid on the pot, so it's just partly covered, and cook for about 10 minutes (it's a good idea to set a timer, as you don't want your chicken to overcook!). After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and close lid completely, leaving the chicken to finish cooking in the hot water for 10-15 more minutes.
6. Remove chicken, then enjoy it warm or refrigerate it for later use. Slice or shred your poached chicken depending on what you want to use it for.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	27.49 Kcal (115 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.15g	2%
Cholesterol	1.22mg	0%
Sodium	498.44mg	21%
Potassium	34.08mg	1%
Total Carbs	3.73g	1%
Sugars	1.82g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	2%
Protein	0.71g	1%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	9.1mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.31 Kcal (592 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.89g	2%
Cholesterol	6.28mg	0%
Sodium	2561.7mg	21%
Potassium	175.18mg	1%
Total Carbs	19.16g	1%
Sugars	9.37g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	2%
Protein	3.66g	1%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	4%
Iron	1mg	1%
Calcium	46.6mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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