
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
For the Soup Base
For the Flavor Enhancements
For the Garnish
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
Aromatic Thai Lemongrass Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk
Plating & Serving
Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving gets an equal amount of chicken and broth.
Sauce Pairings
Garnishes & Accompaniments
Perfect Sides
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