Easy & Authentic Tom Kha Gai Recipe (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Craving a comforting, creamy, and aromatic Thai coconut chicken soup? This Tom Kha Gai recipe is a restaurant-style dish you can make at home! It’s rich, tangy, and packed with bold Thai flavors like lemongrass, coconut milk, and lime.
Ingredients for Thai Coconut Chicken Soup:
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
200 grams fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2–3 tablespoons fish sauce (adjust to taste)
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Red chili slices or Thai bird’s eye chili, for garnish
How to Make Tom Kha Gai (Step-by-Step):
1. In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until soft and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
3. Add the lemongrass and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Pour in coconut milk, then add the sliced chicken breast. Cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is tender.
5. Stir in mushrooms and spinach. Simmer for another 5 minutes until vegetables are cooked.
6. Season the soup with fish sauce and lime juice to balance the flavors.
7. Remove lemongrass stalks before serving.
8. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and garnish with fresh cilantro and red chili slices for that signature Thai kick.
Cooking Time & Nutrition:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls of soup
Calories: ~320 kcal per serving
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