Thai Chicken and Rice Soup (Kao Tom Gai)
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Rice, Meat, Thai, Asian, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Winter, Spicy, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 345.8
- Fat Content: 8.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 96.8mg
- Sodium Content: 578.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 0.9g
- Protein Content: 34.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 8 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 small onions, diced
- 1/2 cup minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup celery leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
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Cook Rice: In a medium-sized pot over low heat, simmer the short-grain rice with water and salt for about an hour or until the rice is soft and cooked through.
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Marinate Chicken: While the rice is cooking, marinate the chicken breasts in lime juice and salt for about 5 minutes.
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Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute diced onion and minced garlic until tender. Add white pepper and the marinated chicken breasts. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
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Assemble Soup Bowls: In small serving bowls, place 1 cup of the heated rice broth. Sprinkle each bowl with cooked chicken (sliced or shredded), chopped green onion, celery leaves, and fresh cilantro.
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Serve: Serve the Thai Chicken and Rice Soup hot, allowing each person to customize their bowl with additional lime juice, fish sauce, or chili if desired.
Recipe Notes:
- Spice Level: This soup is intentionally mild in spice, but you can adjust the heat by adding fresh chilies or chili flakes during cooking or as a garnish.
- Variations: Feel free to add vegetables like sliced mushrooms or baby corn for added texture and flavor.
- Garnish Options: Additional garnish options include bean sprouts, Thai basil leaves, or a drizzle of coconut milk for richness.
Review Summary:
This Thai Chicken and Rice Soup has received an aggregated rating of 5 stars based on 4 reviews. It’s praised for its comforting flavors, healthy ingredients, and ease of preparation, making it a perfect choice for a winter weeknight meal.
