Recipe: Tom Kha GaiDescription: A traditional Thai soup featuring chicken and a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, infused with coconut and lemongrass.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 40Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 4 cup coconut milk, 500 g chicken breastInstructions: In a pot, bring 4 cups of coconut milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add 500 g of chicken breast (sliced thinly) and 2 stalks of lemongrass (smashed) to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, the juice of 2 limes, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Remove from heat and add 0.25 cup of basil (chopped) and 0.5 cup of sliced bell peppers for freshness. Serve hot, garnished with additional lime wedges and basil.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Thai, soup, gluten-freeThis Tom Kha Gai recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 40 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Thai
soup
gluten-free

Tom Kha Gai

A traditional Thai soup featuring chicken and a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, infused with coconut and lemongrass.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Tom Kha Gai - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
4 cupscoconut milk
1.1 poundschicken breast

sliced thinly

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a pot, bring 4 cups of coconut milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

2

Add 500 g of chicken breast (sliced thinly) and 2 stalks of lemongrass (smashed) to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

3

Stir in 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, the juice of 2 limes, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

4

Remove from heat and add 0.25 cup of basil (chopped) and 0.5 cup of sliced bell peppers for freshness.

5

Serve hot, garnished with additional lime wedges and basil.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
758
Calories
62.1g
Fat
14.4g
Carbs
44.3g
Protein
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