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Oatmeal Chicken Caldo

Published November 7, 2018
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A white bowl of savory oatmeal topped with sliced boiled eggs, green onions, and fried garlic sits on a light wooden table. A metal spoon is placed to the right of the bowl, with part of a blue napkin visible in the background. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published November 7, 2018
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This savory oatmeal will satisfy your taste buds and tummy thanks to chicken breast and boiled eggs. The zesty lemon juice adds a touch of acidity to flavor the dish without adding extra calories.

Oatmeal Chicken Caldo

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons (60 mL) coconut oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (25g) minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon (10g) minced ginger
  • 1/4 cup (30g) onions, chopped
  • 1 cup (125g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 3–4 cups (750–1,000 mL) water
  • 1 cup (45g) Quaker Quick Cook Oats
  • Dash of fish sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) black pepper
  • 4 boiled eggs, halved
  • 1 spring onion, chopped
  • Juice of one lemon or calamansi

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a small pan and add minced garlic once hot. Stir 2 tablespoons garlic occasionally to toast for about 7 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and let dry on a paper towel.

Heat remaining coconut oil in medium pot. Sauté ginger, onion, chicken breast and remaining garlic. Add 3–4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add oatmeal and cook to desired thickness. Season with fish sauce and ground pepper.

Sprinkle the oatmeal with toasted garlic and chopped spring onions. Serve hot with hardboiled egg halves and lemon or calamansi juice.

Serves: 4 | Serving size: 1/4 of recipe

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 281; Total Fat: 20.8g; Saturated Fat: 13.8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g; Cholesterol: 200.2mg; Sodium: 153.3mg; Carbohydrate: 12.5g; Dietary Fiber: 1.4g; Sugar: 1.6g; Protein: 14g

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

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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