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Tom Yum Chicken

Hot, sour, herbal tom yum in one skillet—ready in 15 minutes with rotisserie chicken and tom yum paste. Tangy, spicy, and aromatic without the fuss.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
28g
Tom Yum Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 3 tbsp tom yum paste
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)
  • 4 oz mushrooms (any variety, sliced)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add tom yum paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant and slightly darker, about 90 seconds.

  3. 3

    Pour in broth and coconut milk, then add mushrooms. Bring to a gentle simmer for 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in shredded chicken and lime juice. Simmer until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust with more lime juice or salt if needed. Serve hot in bowls.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or saucepan
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

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