Description
Chicken Congee is a warm and comforting rice porridge that brings together tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy rice for a delightful meal. Perfect for breakfast or when you need a soothing remedy, this dish invites creativity with customizable toppings. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, Chicken Congee will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large pot, combine rinsed rice and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Lower the heat and simmer for about one hour with the lid loosely covering the pot, stirring occasionally.
- After an hour, add chopped chicken thighs, ginger, and garlic; simmer for an additional 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir well before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle into bowls and top with green onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg