Coconut Chicken Soup

Coconut Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with rich coconut milk and aromatic Thai spices. This low-carb delight is perfect for a cozy dinner, offering a taste of Thailand in every spoonful.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
• Coconut milk - 400 ml
• Chicken broth - 200 ml
• Red curry paste - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Bell pepper - 1 small, sliced
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic, and ginger. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the coconut milk, chicken broth, red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice until well combined.
4. In a baking dish, layer the marinated chicken, sliced bell pepper, and mushrooms evenly.
5. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken and vegetables, making sure everything is well coated.
6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
7. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the top is slightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 24 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from coconut milk, beneficial for heart health.

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