Speedy One-Pot Chicken & Spinach Laksa
with Vermicelli Noodles, Cucumber & Chilli
- Fish
- Soy
- Gluten
- May contain traces of allergens
Dinner is served in a dash with this fragrant, creamy laksa that’s big on flavour and low on effort. We’ve paired silky bean vermicelli noodles and tender chicken with fresh cucumber sticks to cool things down, plus a hit of coriander and chilli flakes for those who like a bit of a kick. It’s a hawker-style hero that’s much faster (and tastier) than waiting for delivery.
Ingredients
1
Bean Vermicelli Noodles
1
Cucumber
1
Lime
1
Chicken Breast Strips
1
Laksa Paste
1 packet
Coconut Milk
1 packet
Fish Sauce & Rice Vinegar Mix
(Contains: Fish)
1 packet
Baby Spinach Leaves
1 sachet
Crispy Shallots
1 sachet
Chilli Flakes
1 packet
Coriander
Not included in your delivery
1 drizzle
olive oil
2 cup
water
½ tbs
soy sauce
(Contains: Soy May be present: Gluten)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Boil the kettle.
• Place bean vermicelli noodles in a medium heatproof bowl.
• Add enough boiling water to cover noodles. Cover and set aside until tender,
4-6 minutes.
• Drain, rinse and return to bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and alow to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice cucumber into sticks.
• Slice lime into wedges.
• In a large deep frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• When oil is hot, cook chicken breast strips, tossing, in batches until browned and
cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
TIP: The chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink inside.
• Add laksa paste and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce & rice vinegar mix, the water and soy sauce.
Bring to the boil, then reduce to heat to medium and simmer, until slightly
thickened, 2-3 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, then add baby spinach leaves, stirring until just wilted,
1 minute.
• Divide vermicelli noodles between bowls.
• Pour over chicken and spinach laksa, then top with cucumber.
• Garnish with crispy shallots and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using).
• Tear over coriander (including stalk!). Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on July 2026- Flavour: Most found the laksa rich and satisfying, though some felt it was mild and suggested adding extra spices or kaffir lime leaves for more depth.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to pull together overall, though a few found the actual cook time ran longer than the recipe suggested.
- Suggestions: Several recommended using less water to avoid a watery broth, and some swapped in coconut cream for a richer result. A few found the fish sauce flavour overpowering and suggested reducing it or leaving it out.
- Portions: Some felt the dish was quite rich and filling, while others wanted more protein and vegetables and fewer noodles.
- Customisation: Adding extra chilli flakes boosted the heat nicely for spice lovers, and some stirred in zucchini, capsicum, or bok choy for extra vegetables.
