Chao Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Rice Congee)
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Vietnamese · 20 min · Chicken · gluten-free, dairy-free
380 cal
22g protein
55g carbs
8g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 5 1/2 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
- 3/4 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1 1/4 tbsp fried shallots
- 3/4 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Combine cooked rice, chicken broth, and julienned ginger in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down into a loose porridge.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and warm through for 2 minutes.
- Season with fish sauce and white pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and top with scallions, fried shallots, and cilantro.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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