Every time I need a refreshing soup that is a full meal, I turn to this recipe. Coconut Chicken Soup is a combination of Asian flavours that compliment each other to build layer after layer of flavour. The effect of the lemon grass with the coconut milk forms a base on which everything is added. The chillies providing the necessary heat while the lemon and lime juices balance the dish. However, you must never forget the moist delicate chicken breasts providing the body to the soup.
Coconut Chicken Soup
This is a lovely expansion of the normal chicken soup. The coconut adds a subtle flavour that boosts the dish.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz chicken breasts skinless/boneless
- 1 stick lemon grass
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 inch ginger sliced
- 1-2 in hot chili peppers to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- cilantro coriander
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into 1/4-inch (5 mm) strips.8 oz chicken breasts
- Smash the lemon grass with the flat of a large knife and cut into 1-inch (2 cm) pieces.1 stick lemon grass
- Heat the coconut milk and water in a saucepan over moderate heat-do not boil.2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, 1 cup water
- Add the lemon grass, ginger, and chilies and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently and being careful that the mixture does not boil.1 inch ginger, 1-2 in hot chili peppers
- Add the chicken strips and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 minute.2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar
- Serve garnished with cilantro.cilantro
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
11 comments
Chicken soup with a smooth texture that makes it extra special.
A beautifully simple yet flavour-packed dish. The lemongrass and ginger make all the difference
It’s my go-to comfort food on cold days on the sofa.
A must-try recipe.
The combination of coconut milk, ginger, and lemongrass creates such a rich and fragrant broth its difficult not to keep “tasting” it all the time.
This soup has the perfect balance of flavours—creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy.
I loved how easy it was to adjust the spice level. Adding extra chilies made it just right for my taste
A perfect Thai dish.
The chicken absorbs all the wonderful spices, making each bite delightful.
The broth is incredibly aromatic and flavourful.
It’s creamy, a little spicy, and full of depth. My family asks for it again and again.