Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice
Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice is a comforting, gently seasoned rice porridge with tender poached chicken, warm ginger, and a hint of lemongrass. Fresh cilantro, chives, black pepper, and a squeeze of lime brighten each bowl, balancing richness with citrusy lift. Serve it steaming hot for a soothing weeknight dinner or whenever you crave something restorative and light.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 39
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken in a stock pot. Add enough water to cover the chicken. Add the ginger, lemon grass, and salt; bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours.
- 2
Strain the broth and return the broth to the stock pot. Let the chicken cool, then remove the bones and skin, and shred into bite-size pieces; set aside.
- 3
Stir the rice into the broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes, stirring now and then. If needed, adjust with water or more salt. The congee is done, but it can be cooked for an additional 45 minutes for better consistency.
- 4
Ladle the congee into bowls and top with the chicken, cilantro, chives, and pepper. Squeeze lime juice to taste.
- Calories 617.99 kcal High 31%
- Protein 95.51 g Good Source 191%
- Carbohydrate 30.76 g 11%
- Total Fat 10.63 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 317.9 mg High 106%
- Sodium 901.69 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 3.22 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.45 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 18.41 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 74.93 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 28.44 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 8.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long Grain Rice is a Vietnamese breakfast recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Chives, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 617.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice?
- It is a Vietnamese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Chives, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Jasmine Rice. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice?
- Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 617.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice healthy?
- Vietnamese Chicken Congee with Long-Grain Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 617.99 calories and 95.51 g of protein, or 191% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 901.69 mg (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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