Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Thai Chicken Laksa

This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Thai Chicken Laksa is a spicy and aromatic Asian-style recipe, which includes butternut squash and coconut milk. It’s the perfect 30-minute meal, combining quick prep with rich, warming flavors.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Thai Chicken Laksa Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 heaped tsp Chinese five-spice
• 1 tbsp runny honey
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 fresh red chilli

For the laksa:

• 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube
• 1 butternut squash (neck end only), grated
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 1 fresh red chilli
• 1 tsp turmeric
• ½ bunch of spring onions
• 1 heaped tsp peanut butter
• 4 dried kaffir lime leaves
• ½ bunch of fresh coriander (stalks and leaves separated)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 300g medium rice noodles
• 2 bunches of asparagus (600g), trimmed and halved
• 1 × 400g tin of light coconut milk
• 3 limes

How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Thai Chicken Laksa

1. Prep And Cook The Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and five-spice on greaseproof paper. Bash to 1.5cm thick. Grill on high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
2. Start The Laksa Broth: Boil 800ml of water in a large pan, crumble in the stock cube. Grate the squash (neck only, unpeeled) and add to the boiling stock.
3. Make The Laksa Paste: In a food processor, blitz garlic, ginger, red chilli, turmeric, spring onions, peanut butter, lime leaves, coriander stalks, sesame oil, soy sauce, and fish sauce into a paste. Add to the stock along with noodles.
4. Add Veg And Coconut Milk: Add halved asparagus and pour in coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Adjust seasoning with soy sauce and lime juice. Turn off heat.
5. Finish And Serve: Drizzle grilled chicken with honey and lime juice, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve over laksa with lime wedges, coriander leaves, and sliced chilli.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this vegetarian?
  Yes, omit the chicken and fish sauce, and replace with tofu and extra soy sauce.
• What if I don’t have kaffir lime leaves?
  Add extra lime zest or a splash of lime juice for brightness.
• Can I use spiralized squash instead of grated?
  Yes, just reduce the cooking time slightly.
• How spicy is this dish?
  Medium spice—adjust by reducing or increasing the chilli.

What To Serve With Thai Chicken Laksa

This dish is complete on its own, but for a bigger meal, try:

• Thai cucumber salad
• Crispy spring rolls
• Steamed jasmine rice
• Chilled Thai iced tea
• Mango sticky rice for dessert

How To Store Thai Chicken Laksa

Refrigerate: Store in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
Freeze: Freeze broth separately without noodles for up to 1 month. Reheat gently and add fresh noodles before serving.

Thai Chicken Laksa Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~656 kcal per serving
• Protein: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Fat: 35g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 9g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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