Chicken Bog
Chicken Bog is a hearty, one-pot comfort dish from the American South, particularly South Carolina. It consists of chicken, rice, and sausage (often smoked) slow-cooked together until the rice absorbs all the flavorful broth, resulting in a thick, porridge-like consistency.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-protein and high-carb dish, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the sausage used. A typical serving provides a good amount of protein from the chicken, B vitamins, and iron, with a calorie count likely in the 500-700 range per generous serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'bog' is thought to derive from the dish's texture, which resembles a bog or swamp. It's a classic example of 'stick-to-your-ribs' Southern food, designed to be filling, economical, and easily scalable for feeding large groups or families.
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