Lemongrass Broth Bowls with Yellow Curry Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 shallots
• a small knob of ginger
• 1-2 stalks lemongrass
• 3 cups chicken broth (I used 3 cups water + 1 heaping tablespoon Better Than Bouillon chicken base)
• 1 can coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon yellow curry paste (I use Maesri, bought on Amazon – it is SO good but you can also sub red curry paste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups rice
• Mint (or other herbs like basil, or cilantro)
• Chili crisp or crispy shallots (for topping – to taste)