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Chicken Arroz Caldo with Hemp Hearts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)

Name: Chicken Arroz Caldo with Hemp Hearts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, julienned; 1 lb (450g) bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks; 1 cup jasmine rice or glutinous rice (rinsed); 6 cups chicken broth (check for gluten-free label); 1 tbsp fish sauce (or coconut aminos for soy-free/vegan version); Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup hemp hearts; 2 scallions, chopped; Calamansi or lemon wedges, for serving; Fried garlic or shallots (optional, for topping)

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

4 people

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

Comforting Filipino-inspired rice porridge enriched with tender chicken and crunchy hemp hearts.

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What You’ll Need:

1 tbsp coconut oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, julienned
1 lb (450g) bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
1 cup jasmine rice or glutinous rice (rinsed)
6 cups chicken broth (check for gluten-free label)
1 tbsp fish sauce (or coconut aminos for soy-free/vegan version)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup hemp hearts
2 scallions, chopped
Calamansi or lemon wedges, for serving
Fried garlic or shallots (optional, for topping)

Prepration for:Chicken Arroz Caldo with Hemp Hearts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)

Step 1/6

Sauté Aromatics: Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.

Step 2/6

Brown the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.

Step 3/6

Add Rice & Broth: Stir in the rinsed rice and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

Step 4/6

Simmer to Perfection: Lower heat and simmer uncovered for about 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and the soup thickens.

Step 5/6

Season & Stir in Hemp Hearts: Add fish sauce or coconut aminos, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in hemp hearts for added texture and nutrients.

Step 6/6

Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with chopped scallions, fried garlic or shallots (if using), and a squeeze of calamansi or lemon juice.

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Chicken Arroz Caldo with Hemp Hearts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free)

Directions

Step 1

Sauté Aromatics:
Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.

Step 2

Brown the Chicken:
Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.

Step 3

Add Rice & Broth:
Stir in the rinsed rice and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

Step 4

Simmer to Perfection:
Lower heat and simmer uncovered for about 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and the soup thickens.

Step 5

Season & Stir in Hemp Hearts:
Add fish sauce or coconut aminos, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in hemp hearts for added texture and nutrients.

Step 6

Serve:
Ladle into bowls and top with chopped scallions, fried garlic or shallots (if using), and a squeeze of calamansi or lemon juice.

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