Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThai KitchenTom Kha Chicken Recipe

Tom Kha Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Thai Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

A creamy coconut soup with chicken and mushrooms.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the broth

    In a large pot, combine chicken broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the chicken

    Add the chicken breast to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Add mushrooms

    Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add the sliced mushrooms. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Season the soup

    Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced Thai chili if desired. Serve hot.

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