Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup- Gai Tom Kha Recipe

Name: Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup- Gai Tom Kha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups coconut milk medium; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 pieces galangal root dried, quartered size pieces; 6 pieces galangal root fresh; 4 stalks lemongrass fresh, bruised, cut into 2 inch lengths; 1 large chicken breasts whole, boned, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 5 each kaffir lime leaves; 4 each serrano chiles fresh, sliced into rounds; 2 each limes fresh, juiced; 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped

Servings: persons

4 cups coconut milk medium
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 pieces galangal root dried, quartered size pieces
6 pieces galangal root fresh
4 stalks lemongrass fresh, bruised, cut into 2 inch lengths
1 large chicken breasts whole, boned, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons fish sauce
5 each kaffir lime leaves
4 each serrano chiles fresh, sliced into rounds
2 each limes fresh, juiced
2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped

1
In a saucepan, bring the coconut milk, chicken stock, galangal and lemon grass to a boil; reduce and simmer for 20 minutes.
2
Strain stock; discard galangal and lemon grass.
3
Return stock to a boil, add chicken and reduce to a simmer until tender (about 2 minutes).
4
Add fish sauce, citrus leaves and chiles.
5
Stir in lime juice.
6
Garnish with more chiles to taste and coriander leaves.
7
Serve hot.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups coconut milk medium, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3 pieces galangal root dried, quartered size pieces, 6 pieces galangal root fresh, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup- Gai Tom Kha 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 in Coconut Milk Soup- Gai Tom Kha

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