Tom Kha Gai Soup: A Delicious Guide to Easy Authentic Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Discover how to make authentic Thai Tom Kha Gai soup, a flavorful coconut chicken dish that is both easy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 stalks lemongrass, sliced
- 5–7 kaffir lime leaves
- 3–4 slices galangal
- 1 Thai chili, smashed
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine coconut milk and chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the sliced lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and Thai chili to the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Next, add the sliced chicken and mushrooms to the pot and cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice for seasoning.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less Thai chili.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tom Kha Gai, Thai soup, coconut chicken soup