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Cambodian Chicken Amok recipe

Easy Cambodian Chicken Amok

491kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
The Cambodian Chicken Amok recipe is the answer most people give to the national dish if you ask.
Servings 8 People
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Cambodian, SE Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and chopped
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Steamed rice, for serving

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Large Saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red curry paste, fish sauce, sugar, and turmeric powder., eason with salt, to taste.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the red and green bell peppers to the saucepan and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  4. Serve the Chicken Amok over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories491kcalCarbohydrates16gProtein31gFat36gSaturated Fat28gCholesterol72mgSodium738mgPotassium548mgFiber2gSugar7g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Bruise the lemongrass stalks before chopping to release more flavor.
Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier texture.
Add more or less red curry paste based on your desired level of spice.
Let the sauce simmer until it has thickened to your desired consistency.

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