Coconut Chicken Soup

This is a lovely expansion of the normal chicken soup. The coconut adds a subtle flavour that boosts the dish.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

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