Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
World's #1 rated chicken soup. Aromatic Thai coconut soup with galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime. Rich, creamy, and high in protein.
🔥380 Calories
💪26g Protein
⏱️30 min
👨🍳Medium
Ingredients
- 1200 g Chicken breast, sliced
- 2400 ml Coconut milk
- 35 slices Galangal, sliced
- 42 stalks Lemongrass, cut
- 55 leaves Kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 6100 g Straw mushrooms
- 73 pieces Thai chilies, bruised
- 83 tbsp Lime juice
- 92 tbsp Fish sauce
- 101 tsp Palm sugar
Instructions
- 1
Boil coconut milk with galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves
- 2
Add chicken and mushrooms, cook until done
- 3
Season with fish sauce and sugar
- 4
Turn off heat, add lime juice
- 5
Add chilies, garnish with cilantro, serve
💡Tips
- •Don't boil coconut milk too long or it will separate
- •Add lime juice after turning off heat to preserve the sour taste
- •Use chicken breast for lean protein, or thigh for tender texture
- •Reduce coconut milk by half to cut calories
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Tom Kha Gai?
One cup (250ml) of Tom Kha Gai has about 180-200 calories with 12-15g protein. Most of the fat comes from coconut milk.
Is Tom Kha Gai healthy?
Yes, it contains beneficial Thai herbs. Galangal aids digestion, lemongrass helps with bloating. Just watch coconut milk portions if watching calories.