Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge
Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge is warm and comforting, with tender rice simmered until silky and subtly seasoned with ginger, garlic, and a hint of fish sauce. Chicken pieces add savoriness, while spring onions and hard‑boiled eggs bring freshness and richness. Serve it steaming on chilly mornings or as a soothing bowl for lunch or dinner when you crave something gentle and satisfying.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook51 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot, bring the water and rice to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is soft, about 25 minutes.
- 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer half of the garlic to a small bowl.
- 3
Stir the ginger into the garlic left in the saucepan; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken; season with fish sauce and pepper. Cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir the chicken mixture into the rice. Dust annatto powder over the rice using a strainer; stir until dissolved. Add the hard-boiled eggs. Simmer on low, stirring constantly, until the rice reaches a porridge-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the spring onions.
- 5
Garnish bowls of congee with the reserved fried garlic.
- Calories 684.82 kcal High 34%
- Protein 38.0 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 100.43 g 37%
- Total Fat 14.04 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.32 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 164.14 mg High 55%
- Sodium 444.38 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 6.56 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 12.65 g --
- Added Sugars 12.42 g High 25%
- Calcium 84.3 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 40.27 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 9.57 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.52 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge is a Filipino breakfast recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 16 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 684.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge?
- It is a Filipino recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Fish Sauce, Fresh Chives. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge?
- About 1 hr 16 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 51 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 684.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge healthy?
- Lugaw: Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 684.82 calories and 38.0 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 444.38 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.32 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.42 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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