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Chicken Arroz Caldo

A cozy and comforting Filipino rice porridge that's perfect for busy days or when someone is feeling under the weather. This dish is simple to make and filled with warmth.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Filipino
Keyword: Arroz Caldo, Chicken Porridge, comfort food, Easy Recipe, Filipino Cuisine
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 4 to 6 cloves Garlic, minced Plus more for crispy garlic on top
  • 2 to 3 inches Fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 1 to 1.5 pounds Chicken (thighs or drumsticks work best) Can substitute with chicken breast for a lighter version
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice, rinsed well
  • 6 to 7 cups Chicken stock or water, more as needed
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons Fish sauce or salt to taste
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Garnishes

  • Calamansi or lemon for serving
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Hard boiled eggs, halved or sliced
  • Toasted garlic, chili oil, and safflower or kasubha if you have it

Instructions

Preparation

  • Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear. Heat a pot over medium heat and add a little oil.
  • Sauté onion until translucent, then add ginger and garlic. Stir in the rinsed rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add 6 cups of hot stock or water, bring to a gentle boil, reduce to a simmer and stir every few minutes. Simmer for about 25-30 minutes.
  • If it gets too thick, splash in more hot stock to keep it soupy.

Adding Chicken

  • You can either simmer bone-in chicken pieces right in the porridge or cook shredded chicken separately and add it later.
  • If using bone-in pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper. Nestle chicken into the pot when adding the stock.
  • Simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken, shred it, and return the meat to the pot.

Garnishing

  • Set up a garnish bar with appropriate toppings like toasted garlic, green onions, calamansi or lemon, hard boiled eggs, chili oil, and pepper.

Notes

This recipe can be adapted to your taste. Use what you have available and feel free to enhance with extra ginger or turmeric. Serve warm and enjoy the cozy comfort it brings.