Ingredients

1lbchicken breasts,boneless and skinless

3tbspAsian fish sauce,nam pla or nuoc mam

1½tbsplime juice

4cupslow-sodium chicken broth,plus ¾ cup more, canned, or homemade stock

3lemongrass stalks

1fresh ginger,1-inch piece, peeled

½cuplong grain rice

1¾cupsunsweetened coconut milk,(15 oz can)

2fresh red chiles,or jalapeño peppers

3tbspcilantro,chopped

Preparation

In a medium glass dish or stainless-steel pan, combine the chicken strips with the fish sauce and lime juice. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, bring the broth, lemongrass, and ginger to a simmer. Add the rice; simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is almost done.

Add the coconut milk and bring it back to a simmer. Stir in the chicken and marinade and cook for about 2 minutes until the chicken is just done.

Stir in the chiles and cilantro.

Serve and enjoy.