Adrienne's Tom Ka Gai

Adrienne's Tom Ka Gai

Fragrant, spicy, and absolutely delicious Thai chicken soup. I’ve eaten a bit of Thai, and I think this comes very close. Add noodles if you like with the cilantro.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons peanut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
  • ¼ cup chopped lemon grass
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into thin strips
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups bok choy, shredded
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat peanut oil. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass, red pepper, coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and onion and cook, stirring, until chicken is white and onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until it begins to wilt, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, fish sauce and cilantro. Simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked and flavors are well blended, 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255
Calories
18g
Fat
9g
Carbs
17g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat13g 67%
Cholesterol34mg 11%
Sodium1158mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate9g 3%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars2g
Protein17g
Vitamin C15mg 74%
Calcium81mg 6%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium621mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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