1 holland chile
(fresh red, or other hot fresh red long, fresno cayenne or serrano stemmed and coarsely chopped optional but provides subtle heat and color; see cook s notes)
6 shallots
(peeled and coarsely chopped about 6 ounces total)
2 garlic cloves
(peeled and coarsely chopped)
1 piece galangal
(fresh or frozen, long peeled and thinly sliced about 2 tablespoons; optional; see cook s notes)
1 piece fresh ginger
(long peeled and thinly sliced about 3 tablespoons)
1 tbsp coriander seeds
3 lbs chicken breasts
(pounds free range chicken breasts wings thighs and/or drumsticks dark meat pieces will result in a tastier dish)
3 tbsps peanut oil
2 pieces cinnamon stick
(piece 4 inches long)
1 stalk lemongrass
(fresh, bruised and tied into a knot)
5 whole lime leaves
(fresh or frozen kaffir, cook s notes)
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