One-Pot Coconut Lemongrass Chicken with Rice Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Tender chicken thighs simmered in fragrant coconut milk and lemongrass, served over rice noodles for a quick, aromatic weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs rice noodles, chicken thighs, coconut oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz rice noodles
• 1 lb, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 stalks, finely chopped lemongrass
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1/2 cup (full fat) coconut milk
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook 12 oz rice noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add minced garlic, chopped lemongrass, and grated ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add sliced red bell pepper and snow peas; cook for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, then stir in coconut milk, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Simmer for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Add drained rice noodles and toss until coated, adding 2 tbsp reserved pasta water if needed.
7. Step 7: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and serve immediately.