This hearty one-pot soup boosted with chicken and egg, and accented by lemongrass, ginger and citrus is just what the doctor ordered when you need a homey, comforting dinner.
Recipe tags: chicken base, moderate difficulty, main, chicken, skillet
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | boneless skinless chicken thighs |
| 2 tbsp | Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base |
| 0¼ cup | canola oil |
| 8 cloves | garlic, finely chopped |
| 1 | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 tbsp | minced garlic |
| 4 tsp | minced fresh gingerroot |
| 2 stalks | lemongrass, trimmed, outer layers removed, and bashed |
| 0¾ cups | uncooked sticky rice |
| 8 | eggs, soft-cooked, peeled and halved |
| 0¼ cup | sliced green onions |
| Calamansi halves or lime wedges | |
| Fresh sliced chilies (optional) |
Directions
Coat chicken with 1 tbsp Premium Roasted Chicken Base.
In Dutch oven or large saucepan set over medium-low heat, heat oil. Cook chopped garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden all over and starting to crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to small bowl. Let cool and set aside for Step 8. (The garlic will crisp up further as it cools.)
Increase heat to medium. Cook chicken, flipping halfway through cooking time, for 4 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
In the same saucepan, cook onion, minced garlic and ginger for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to soften. Stir in remaining Premium Roasted Chicken Base, lemongrass and rice.
Pour in 6 cups of water. Transfer chicken and juices to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Transfer chicken to bowl; using 2 forks, shred chicken.
Meanwhile, continue to cook rice for 8 to 10 minutes or until rice is very tender and broth is thickened to a porridge consistency. Discard lemongrass.
Ladle rice porridge into shallow bowls. Top with shredded chicken, egg halves, crispy garlic, green onions, and sliced chilies, if using. Drizzle with calamansi or lime juice.
Tips: If preferred, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast. If desired, use jasmine or sushi rice instead. Substitute fresh lemongrass with 1 tbsp lemongrass paste.
