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Our Favorite Chicken And Coconut Soup Thai Style Recipe

Craving authentic Tom Kha Gai? This recipe delivers the perfect balance of spicy, sour, and sweet flavors you'd find in the best Thai restaurants. Developed after countless attempts, this recipe captures the vibrant tastes of Thailand in a comforting and flavorful soup. Get ready to experience the explosion of tastes in every spoonful!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 352.7 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.0 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Our Favorite Chicken And Coconut Soup Thai Style

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How to Make Our Favorite Chicken And Coconut Soup Thai Style

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised), 1 inch ginger (minced), 4 cloves garlic (minced), and 1/2 medium onion (chopped). Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons green curry paste and 1 tablespoon Tom Kha soup paste. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in 4 cups chicken stock, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Slice 1 cup baby corn vertically into four pieces.
  6. Add the sliced baby corn to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk, 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces), 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 medium tomato (diced), 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (or to taste), and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
  8. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink (about 5-10 minutes).
  9. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more sugar, lime juice, or hot sauce as needed. (I usually add an extra tablespoon of sugar).
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
  11. Leftovers can be easily reheated; simply warm the soup and stir to combine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

102g

Carbs

7g

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