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Authentic Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) Recipe

Authentic Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) Recipe

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5.1 from 8 reviews

Delicious and authentic Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) with tender chicken, fragrant lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves in a creamy coconut broth. Easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Broth:

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

Aromatics:

  • 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
  • 46 slices galangal (or ginger)
  • 56 kaffir lime leaves, torn

Add-ins:

  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small red chili or Thai bird’s eye chili, halved

Seasonings:

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar

Garnish:

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Scallions, thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves in a pot. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms and chili; simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Add chicken; cook 5-7 minutes if raw, 2-3 if cooked.
  4. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar; adjust seasoning.
  5. Remove aromatics; serve garnished with cilantro, scallions, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Adjust chili for heat preference.
  • A water bath is not necessary.
  • Gluten-free if using gluten-free fish sauce.
  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 325 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg