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Chicken Congee

Published November 20, 2018
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A bowl of creamy chicken and rice soup, reminiscent of congee, garnished with chopped celery and croutons sits on a wooden surface. A ceramic spoon is on the left, and a textured brown cloth is on the right. Part of a bowl with celery slices is also visible in the background. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published November 20, 2018
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Traditionally made with rice, congee is a comfort food staple in Chinese cuisine, but this lighter take on the classic porridge swaps rice for oats. With the addition of spices, veggies and lean protein with chicken, you have a delicious meal with fewer than 300 calories.

Chicken Congee

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
  • 2 shallots, chopped fine
  • 50g minced chicken
  • Soy sauce to taste
  • 2 cups (500ml) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon low-sodium chicken stock powder
  • 1 cup (100g) Quaker Quick Cook Oats
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • Black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a pan and add chopped garlic and shallot to pan. Sauté until both are browned. Add minced chicken and soy sauce to taste. Mix well and set aside.

Cook oats with water and chicken stock powder until thickened to your liking. Add the seasoned chicken to the porridge and stir well. Add sesame oil, if desired.

Divide into 2 bowls and garnish with celery and black pepper. Serve hot.

Serves: 2 | Serving size: 1/2 of recipe

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 284; Total Fat: 22.6g; Saturated Fat: 3.4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 11.9g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 295.5mg; Carbohydrate: 39.4g; Dietary Fiber: 5.3g; Sugar: 2.6g; Protein: 11.2g

*This nutritional information is based on U.S. criteria.

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