Adrienne's Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup
Adrienne's Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup balances creamy coconut milk with bright lemongrass, warming ginger, and a gentle heat from crushed red pepper. Tender slices of chicken and bok choy add satisfying texture, while fish sauce and cilantro bring depth and freshness. It’s a vibrant, comforting bowl ideal for a cozy dinner or a light yet aromatic lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Adrienne's Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the peanut oil.
- 2
Stir in the garlic, ginger, lemon grass, red pepper, coriander, and cumin, and cook until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the chicken and onion and cook, stirring, until the chicken is white and the onion is translucent.
- 4
Stir in the bok choy and cook until it starts to wilt.
- 5
Stir in the water, coconut milk, fish sauce, and cilantro.
- 6
Simmer until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the flavors are well blended.
- Calories 272.58 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 14.74 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 39.11 g 14%
- Total Fat 5.71 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.72 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.61 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 2171.27 mg High 94%
- Dietary Fiber 8.2 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 14.21 g --
- Added Sugars 10.4 g High 21%
- Calcium 252.91 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.32 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 148.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 111.21 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 63.3 mg Good Source 70%
- Vitamin D 0.77 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Adrienne's Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bok Choy, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 272.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Adrienne's Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bok Choy, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Adrienne's Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 272.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Adrienne's Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Adrienne's Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup healthy?
- Adrienne's Tom Kha Gai Coconut Chicken Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 272.58 calories and 14.74 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2171.27 mg (94% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.72 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.4 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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