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Easy 1 hr 10 min~170 kcal 5/10
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Cháo Gà
A Vietnamese chicken rice porridge scented with ginger, cooked until the grains loosen into a soft, soothing bowl for cool mornings or recovery meals.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 4~240 kcal🇻🇳 Vietnamese🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 55 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Rice
- 400 g Chicken thigh
- 20 g Ginger
- 2 sprig Scallions
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fish sauce
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Fried onion
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Instructions
- 1
Put the rice, chicken, ginger, and 6 cups of water into the pot.
- 2
Cook the mixture over low heat for 45 minutes until the rice opens into a porridge texture.
45 min45:00 - 3
Remove and shred the chicken, checking that no bone pieces remain.
- 4
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and cook for 10 more minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Serve hot with fish sauce, scallions, and fried onion.
💡 Tip: Cook the chicken and rice for a long time; the porridge thickens naturally with the rice's own starch.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in a hot bowl with scallions and black pepper scattered over the top.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~240
kcal calories
18
g protein
24
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 42%Fat 27%
GI 34 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
0.3g
Sugar
0.8g
Fiber
507.2mg
Sodium
1.2g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cháo Gà make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Cháo Gà take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 65 minutes in total.Is Cháo Gà difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Cháo Gà have?
Approximately 240 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 24g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Cháo Gà contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cháo Gà belong to?
This recipe belongs to Vietnamese cuisine.How many ingredients does Cháo Gà need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Cháo Gà filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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