Coconut Thai Chicken Zoodle Soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

red curry paste

💰Cheaper: yellow curry paste

Yellow curry paste is less spicy and more accessible.

fish sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is a common alternative for flavor.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced chicken breast; cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in red curry paste; cook for 1-2 minutes until well combined.

Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.

Add sliced bell pepper and carrots; cook for 5 minutes until tender.

Stir in zucchini noodles; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Add fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper; stir well to combine.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.

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