Seasonal TCM Dietetics — Autumn

    Astragalus & Chicken Congee

    黃芪雞肉粥 · Huáng Qí Jī Ròu Zhōu

    Lung Qi Deficiency with Weak Wei QiWarmingNorthern ChineseCongee / Breakfast
    Astragalus & Chicken Congee — A warming chicken congee infused with a small culinary amount of astragalus and red dates.

    A warming chicken congee infused with a small culinary amount of astragalus and red dates.

    Prep
    15 min
    Cook
    45 min
    Total
    1 h
    Yield
    3 servings

    Ingredients

    • 100 g short-grain rice
    • 180 g chicken thigh, diced
    • 15 g astragalus root slices
    • 5 red dates, pitted
    • 3 ginger slices
    • 1.2 L water
    • Sea salt and white pepper
    • 1 spring onion

    Method

    1. 1Simmer astragalus and ginger in 350 ml of the water for 15 minutes, then strain.
    2. 2Combine the infusion, remaining water, rice and dates and simmer for 30 minutes.
    3. 3Add chicken and cook for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
    4. 4Season and finish with spring onion; do not serve the woody root slices.

    Nutrition (approx.): ~245 kcal per serving · 1 bowl (~360 ml)

    Food-use notes

    • Seek professional advice before regular astragalus use during pregnancy or with autoimmune illness.
    All autumn recipes

    Dietary guidance only. Not a substitute for individualised clinical assessment or prescribed treatment.