Chicken & Ginger Congee

Silky rice porridge simmered with shredded chicken breast and fresh ginger, topped with spring onion — comfort food that happens to be almost fat-free. A huge, warming bowl for 320 calories, it's a strong fat-loss breakfast despite the carb-forward split.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup jasmine rice
• 120g chicken breast
• 1-inch piece ginger, julienned
• 3 cups chicken stock or water
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• White pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Simmer the rice and chicken in the stock with half the ginger for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Lift out the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
3. Season with soy sauce and white pepper.
4. Top with spring onions and the remaining fresh ginger.