Chicken and Coconut Soup (Thailand) Recipe

Name: Chicken and Coconut Soup (Thailand)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart coconut milk; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch strips; 3 lemongrass, stalks trimmed, smashed, cut into 2-inch lengths; 34 inch fresh ginger, cut into 10 slices; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 fresh lime leaves, fresh, roughly chopped; 1 cup button mushroom, sliced; 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 dash salt; 1 dash pepper; ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1 quart coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch strips
3 lemongrass, stalks trimmed, smashed, cut into 2-inch lengths
34 inch fresh ginger, cut into 10 slices
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 fresh lime leaves, fresh, roughly chopped
1 cup button mushroom, sliced
3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)

1
In a large saucepan, combine coconut milk & chicken stock, bringing to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Lower the heat, add the chicken pieces & simmer about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
3
Remove chicken with a slotted spoon & set aside.
4
Add lemongrass, ginger, chile & lime leaves & simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Remove larger pieces of spices with a slotted spoon, then return the chicken to the saucepan, along with the mushrooms & heat through, about 3 minutes.
6
Turn off the heat & stir in the fish sauce, lime juice & sugar, then season with salt & pepper, before garnishing with the cilantro, if desired.

1066

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart coconut milk, 1 cup chicken stock, 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch strips, 3 lemongrass, stalks trimmed, smashed, cut into 2-inch lengths, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Coconut Soup (Thailand) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Coconut Soup (Thailand)

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