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Hearty Chicken Arroz Caldo Recipe That Warms Your Soul

chicken arroz caldo
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A comforting Filipino rice porridge with chicken, ginger, and garlic. It’s a hearty dish perfect for cold days or when you’re feeling under the weather.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 500g chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (optional)
  • 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 calamansi or lemon (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Pour in rice and stir for 1 minute to coat with oil.
  4. Add chicken broth, fish sauce, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once the rice is tender and the porridge thickens, adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve hot topped with hard-boiled eggs, green onions, and calamansi on the side.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for richer flavor.
  • Add more broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  • Leftovers thicken when cooled; add water when reheating.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://millerecipes.com/chicken-arroz-caldo-recipe/

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