Best 11 Thai Chicken And Coconut Soup Cooking Light Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the tantalizing world of Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup. Cooking Light has meticulously curated a collection of flavor-packed recipes that bring the vibrant essence of Thailand to your kitchen. Get ready to savor the symphony of flavors as we explore the perfect balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and creamy in this delectable dish. With a few simple ingredients, easily accessible from your local grocery store, you can create a Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Bangkok. From classic recipes passed down through generations to modern interpretations bursting with innovation, our curated collection offers a culinary journey that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. So, prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary escapade as we delve into the world of Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup Cooking Light style.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN



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If you like chile paste, try Thai Coconut Chicken. One of our readers loved the sauce so much that she served it as a satay sauce after adding a little peanut butter. This is a thin sauce, so if you prefer a thick sauce then you may want to reduce it before serving. You shouldn't let chicken breasts marinate for hours. Chicken breasts are naturally tender, so marinating simply adds flavor. You don't need the brine of marinade to break down the protein. It's best to choose bold ingredients and avoid soaking the delicate meat in acidic liquids for too long - it may become stringy and tough.

Provided by Julianna Grimes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Thai chile paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 thinly sliced shallots
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine coconut milk, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger, Thai chile paste, sugar, and shallots. Reserve 1/2 cup coconut mixture; pour remaining coconut mixture in a zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken breast halves; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade in bag. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Add chicken to pan; cook 7 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with reserved coconut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Fat 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 510 mg

THAI CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP (COOKING LIGHT)



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Make and share this Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup (Cooking Light) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeidiSue

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced peeped fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded Thai chile
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size chunks (skinless and boneless)
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat; stir in chicken and coconut milk.
  • Cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.

THAI CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons green curry paste
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 15-ounce can coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce, plus more to taste
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
4 ounces thin rice noodles, broken into pieces
2 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), very thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and curry paste and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk and fish sauce; cover and bring to a boil.
  • Add the bell peppers and noodles and simmer, uncovered, until the noodles are al dente, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer until just cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Add more fish sauce and lime juice, if desired.

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 whole free-range chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), rinsed, giblets discarded
2 carrots, cut in large chunks
3 celery stalks, cut in large chunks
2 large white onions, quartered
1 head of garlic, halved
1 turnip, halved
1/4 bunch fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 kaffir lime leaves, fresh or dried, hand torn
2 small Thai chiles, halved lengthwise
2 cloves garlic, crushed
One 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 4 chunks
1 stalk lemongrass (white part only), cracked open with the flat side of a knife
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
One 13-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
One 8-ounce can straw mushrooms, rinsed
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Juice of 4 limes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the chicken stock: Place the chicken and vegetables in a large stockpot over medium heat. Pour in only enough cold water to cover (about 3 quarts); too much will make the broth taste weak. Toss in the thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and allow it to slowly come to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, partially covered, until the chicken is done. As it cooks, skim any impurities that rise to the surface; add a little more water if necessary to keep the chicken covered while simmering.
  • Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board. When its cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones; hand-shred the meat into a storage container.
  • Carefully strain the stock through a fine sieve into another pot to remove the vegetable solids. Use the stock immediately or if you plan on storing it, place the pot in a sink full of ice water and stir to cool down the stock. Cover and refrigerate for up to one week or freeze. Makes: 2 quarts
  • For the soup: Bring 4 cups of stock to a boil over medium heat in a soup pot. Add the lime leaves, chiles, garlic, ginger and lemongrass. Lower the heat to medium-low; cover the pot and gently simmer to let the spices infuse the broth, about 10 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and stir in the chicken, coconut milk, mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar and lime juice. Simmer to heat the chicken through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into a soup tureen or individual serving bowls. Garnish with the cilantro. Be careful to avoid chewing the lemongrass, ginger or lime leaves.

SPICY THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP



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For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one is my favorite! It's so easy, with just a touch of special Thai flavors. For an even richer flavor, try using whole coconut milk. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red curry powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced Chinese or napa cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced fresh snow peas
Thinly sliced green onions
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with cornstarch. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pot., In same pan, saute onion, jalapeno and garlic in remaining oil over medium-high heat until onion is tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in seasonings, chili sauce, coconut milk and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes., Stir in cabbage, snow peas and chicken; cook, uncovered, just until cabbage is crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Serve with green onions and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

THAI CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP



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This soup traditionally includes galangal and kaffir lime leaves. It calls for ginger and lime, just as flavorfull and easier to find.

Provided by Seejayo

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon lime rind, grated
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemongrass, chopped peeled
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced peeled
1/2 teaspoon Thai chile, chopped seeded
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped seeded

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stir in chicken and coconut milk. Cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 71.2, Sodium 1026.7, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 31.3

LIGHT THAI COCONUT SOUP



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You can make one of the world's most exotic soups without having to worry about the calorie content if you follow this recipe.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories     Coconut

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, reserving shells and juices
1 carrot, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/4 onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
4 cups water
1 tablespoon oil, sesame
2 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated
2 tablespoons pickled ginger, pickled (optional)
1 stalk lemongrass, chopped (or 2 tablespoons lemon grass paste)
1 serrano pepper, diced, retaining seeds
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 (13 1/2 ounce) cans light coconut milk
1 lb mushroom, shiitake, sliced (stems removed)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 ounce fresh cilantro
1 ounce rice vinegar
4 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • If making the stock, combine carrots, garlic, onion, thyme, and water in a large pot and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Add shells and juices reserved from the shrimp. Cover and allow to simmer for at least half an hour. Strain liquids out and set aside.
  • If not making the stock, bring pre-made stock to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Add shells and juices reserved from the shrimp. Cover and allow to simmer for at least half an hour. Strain liquids out and set aside.
  • Separate seeds, if any, from tamarind paste and discard.
  • Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in the ginger, lemon grass, pepper, tamarind paste for 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour all but 1 cup of the stock over the mixture, stirring continually.
  • Stir in the fish sauce; simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, mushrooms, and cilantro; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft.
  • Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in the lime juice and rice vinegar.
  • In a separate bowl, stir the cornstarch gradually into the remaining stock. Add gradually to the pot while stirring continuously.
  • Stir in the lime juice and rice vinegar.

THE BEST THAI COCONUT SOUP



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Authentic, bold, and delicious Thai flavors make this soup irresistible! This is the best Thai coconut soup I've had. You won't be disappointed with this one! Serve over steamed rice.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 stalk lemon grass, minced
2 teaspoons red curry paste
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. Slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 579.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

THAI CHICKEN-COCONUT SOUP



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Replacing full-fat coconut milk with a light version reduces fat, not flavor.

Provided by Georgia Downard

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Citrus     Ginger     Mushroom     Lunch     Coconut     Spinach     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Self     Quick and Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces cellophane noodles
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1-2 red Thai (or jalapeño) peppers, seeded and finely chopped (plus slices for garnish)
1 additional red Thai (or jalapeño) pepper slices for garnish
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon (or lime) juice
4 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, divided
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each), cut into 2 1/2-inch-long by 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 cup light coconut milk
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoon chopped cilantro (plus sprigs for garnish)
1 cilantro sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a bowl; add enough warm water to cover and let sit until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain. Combine broth, pepper, garlic, ginger, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice and 3 tablespoon fish sauce in a medium saucepan. Season with salt. Bring to a simmer, add noodles and cook 3 minutes more. Using tongs, transfer noodles to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Add mushrooms to broth; season with salt, if desired; simmer 3 minutes more. Add chicken and coconut milk and simmer, stirring, until chicken is just cooked, about 3 minutes. Stir in spinach until it begins to wilt, about 1 minute. Add chopped cilantro and season with remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Using tongs, divide noodles among 4 bowls. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sprigs of cilantro and slices of pepper.

THAI CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP



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Make and share this Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Thai

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups white chicken stock
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded Thai chile
1 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat; stir in chicken and coconut milk.
  • Cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.7, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 78, Sodium 1024.4, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 28.8

THAI CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP (TOM KHA KAI)



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Make and share this Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Kai) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 liter chicken stock
4 kaffir lime leaves
2 stalks lemongrass, chopped and bruised
5 slices ginger or 5 slices galangal, thick
3 hot green chili peppers, halved and seeds removed
1 bunch coriander, stems and roots finely chopped,leaves reserved
350 g chicken breasts, cut into thin broad slices
400 ml thick coconut milk
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
coriander leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Pour the chicken stock into a wok over a high heat.
  • Add the Kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, chillies, coriander stems and roots.
  • Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes pressing the solids with a wooden spoon to release the flavour until reduced by half.
  • Add coconut milk and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and stir for 30 seconds until chicken is just cooked.
  • Stir through the lime juice, sugar and fish sauce.
  • Serve immediately sprinkled with coriander leaves.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process go more smoothly.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your soup the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When you add the chicken to the pot, make sure there is enough room for it to cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pot, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Simmer, don't boil: Once the soup starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Taste and adjust: Before you serve the soup, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lime juice.

Conclusion:

This Thai chicken and coconut soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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