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A close-up of chicken long rice recipe featuring clear bean thread noodles, tender shredded chicken, and sliced green onions in a savory broth, served in a speckled ceramic bowl.

chicken long rice recipe: How to cook it the right way without mistakes

By Nancy
Want a lighter chicken dinner that still satisfies? Learn how this chicken long rice recipe builds deep flavor without fuss—try it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine Hawaiian-inspired Asian
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • Long rice mung bean glass noodles
  • Fresh ginger
  • Garlic cloves
  • Chicken broth
  • Soy sauce
  • Green onions
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Carrots
  • Mushrooms
  • Sesame oil
  • Chili flakes

Instructions
 

Step 1: Build the Broth Base

  • Add chicken, ginger, garlic, and broth to a wide pot. Keep the heat low and steady—no bubbling frenzy here. Let it simmer gently so the flavors stretch out and deepen.

Step 2: Shred the Chicken

  • When the chicken is tender enough to surrender, pull it out and shred with your hands or forks. Don’t aim for perfection. Uneven pieces soak up broth better.

Step 3: Soak the Long Rice

  • Soak the glass noodles in warm water until flexible, not floppy. Over-soaking leads to heartbreak. Trust me on this one—the noodles will finish cooking in the broth.

Step 4: Bring It Together

  • Return chicken to the pot, add drained noodles, soy sauce, and stir gently. Simmer until noodles turn glossy and translucent.

Step 5: Final Adjustments

  • Listen to the pot. Taste. Adjust salt. Add pepper or a few drops of sesame oil. Let it rest briefly before serving. That pause? Game-changer.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 450 per serving
  • Protein: 41g
  • Fat: 19g
  • Carbs: 30g
  • Sodium: 1812mg
  • Fiber: 5g
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