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Ginger Chicken Arroz Caldo

May 22, 2025

Ginger Chicken Arroz Caldo

A high-protein, mineral-rich rice soup built for recovery and focus. Slow carbs to fuel training, collagen and fats from chicken for joints and hormones, and ginger to support digestion and inflammation. Simple food that keeps you strong, steady, and consistent.

AUTHOR

Jordan Siemens

CATEGORY

Recovery

The journal /

Recovery /

Ginger Chicken Arroz Caldo

May 22, 2025

Ginger Chicken Arroz Caldo

A high-protein, mineral-rich rice soup built for recovery and focus. Slow carbs to fuel training, collagen and fats from chicken for joints and hormones, and ginger to support digestion and inflammation. Simple food that keeps you strong, steady, and consistent.

AUTHOR

Jordan Siemens

CATEGORY

Recovery

Ginger Chicken Arroz Caldo

Calories

480

Protein

24g

Fat

23g

Prep Time

10min

Cook Time

45min

Total Time

55min

Servings:

8

Ingredients:

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 1 thumb-size piece ginger, sliced

  • 1 cup white rice (rinsed)

  • Water (enough to cover + more as needed)

  • Fish sauce, to taste

  • 4 pieces pork chicharrón (crumbled)

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • Green onion, sliced (to finish)

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat

  2. Add chicken thighs and brown lightly

  3. Add onion and ginger, sauté until fragrant

  4. Add rice and stir to coat

  5. Add cinnamon sticks and enough water to cover everything well

  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer

  7. Cook until rice breaks down and chicken is tender (add water as needed)

  8. Season with fish sauce

  9. Finish with green onion and crushed chicharrón

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