Simple & Delicious Taiwanese Chicken Soup Recipe!

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork can be less expensive than chicken.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat until fragrant

Add sliced ginger and minced garlic; sauté until golden, about 2-3 minutes

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes

Pour in rice wine and soy sauce; stir to combine

Add water to cover the chicken; bring to a boil

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender

Add red dates and goji berries; simmer for an additional 10 minutes

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Garnish with chopped green onions and black sesame seeds before serving

Serve hot, optionally with steamed rice

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens