Aromatic Thai Lemongrass Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk

A Fragrant and Creamy Thai Delight

This soup combines the fragrant elements of lemongrass and coconut milk with tender chicken for a deliciously comforting dish.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marination

2 boneless chicken breasts

cut into thin slices

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 lime

juiced

For the Soup Base

2 stalks lemongrass

bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces

1-inch piece ginger

sliced

3 cups chicken broth

1 can (14 oz) coconut milk

2 kaffir lime leaves

For the Flavor Enhancements

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon brown sugar

2 green chilies

sliced

For the Garnish

Fresh cilantro leaves

Sliced red chili

Lime wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, combine the chicken slices with fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.

Marinate

Mix well and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Soup Base

Combine Aromatics

In a large pot, combine the lemongrass, ginger, chicken broth, and kaffir lime leaves.

Simmer

Bring to a gentle boil, simmer for 15 minutes to infuse flavors.

Do not overboil coconut milk as it can separate.

Strain

Strain to remove the solid ingredients, then return the liquid to the pot.

To maximize lemongrass flavor, bruise the stalks by tapping them with the back of a knife.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Base

Return the strained broth to a gentle simmer.

Adding the Marinated Chicken

Add the marinated chicken slices and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through.

Finalizing the Soup

Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and green chilies.

Plating & Serving

Aromatic Thai Lemongrass Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk

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Plating & Serving

Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving gets an equal amount of chicken and broth.

Sauce Pairings

Extra Fish Sauce

for adjusting taste

Sriracha Sauce

for added heat

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Fresh cilantro leavesSliced red chili

Perfect Sides

Steamed jasmine rice

Crispy Thai spring rolls