Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup) — Three Many Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 green chili, sliced thin
• 1 small handful cilantro stems, and chopped fresh leaves for garnish
• 4 medium chicken thighs (about 1½ pounds)
• 2 cans (13.5 ounces) light coconut milk
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1 stalk lemon grass, halved lengthwise, then crosswise
• 1½ inch piece of ginger, sliced into coins
• ¼ cup lime juice
• ¼ cup fish sauce