Chicken Soup With Chinese Herbs Recipe

Name: Chicken Soup With Chinese Herbs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 organic chicken, small-to medium-sized; japanese sushi rice, enough to fill the chicken cavity; 5 -7 garlic cloves, chopped; 12 inch piece ginger, chopped finely; 1 bay leaf; sea salt, to taste; dark toasted sesame oil, to taste (garnish); green onion, sliced into fine threads (garnish); 1 small Thai chile, chopped very finely (garnish); 2 medium astragalus root (omit if you can't find it)

Servings: persons

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Rinse the chicken thoroughly and trim any excess skin and fat.
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Fill the entire chicken cavity with rice.
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Place the chicken inside a covered stockpot and fill the pot with water so that the waterline is approximately 2 inches above the top of the chicken.
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Place the bay leaf and sea salt in the stockpot.
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Bring to a boil, then turn down to medium - low so that the water is boiling gently.
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Add the astragalus, ginger, and garlic and continue cooking for 2 hours or until the chicken and rice are well-cooked.
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To serve, cut a piece of chicken and place it in a bowl with some of the rice and soup.
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Garnish with green onion threads, Thai chilis (extremely spicy!
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), and a few drops of dark sesame oil.
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Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 organic chicken, small-to medium-sized, japanese sushi rice, enough to fill the chicken cavity, 5 -7 garlic cloves, chopped, 12 inch piece ginger, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup With Chinese Herbs Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!