Description
Thai Chicken Soup is a warm and comforting dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen. With tender chicken simmered in rich coconut milk and infused with fresh herbs, this soup is perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple weeknight meal. Easy to customize, it promises an explosion of flavors in every spoonful, making it an unforgettable experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 sliced red chili peppers (adjust based on heat preference)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped ginger and garlic in oil until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; stir to combine.
- Mix in sliced mushrooms, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili peppers; let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in freshly chopped cilantro and basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg