Rice Congee with Chicken
Warm your soul with a comforting bowl of Rice Congee with Chicken, a classic Asian-inspired dish that’s equal parts nourishing and flavorful. This recipe transforms simple ingredients like jasmine rice, tender shredded chicken, fresh ginger, and garlic into a silky, porridge-like masterpiece, simmered to perfection in a blend of water and chicken broth. Topped with vibrant garnishes such as green onions, cilantro, fried shallots, and a drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil, this savory dish is brimming with umami goodness. Perfect for cozy mornings or restorative meals, this savory rice porridge is easy to prepare and customizable to your taste. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot meal serves up warmth and comfort with every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 8 cups Water
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 thumb-sized piece, sliced Fresh ginger
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 2 stalks, thinly sliced Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Fried shallots
- 0.25 cup, roughly chopped Cilantro leaves
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then set aside.
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts, ginger slices, and garlic to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set them aside to cool. Shred the chicken using two forks and keep it covered to retain moisture.
Add the rinsed rice to the same pot along with the chicken broth. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Simmer the rice on low heat for 30-35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens into a porridge-like consistency.
Add salt and white pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
Divide the congee into serving bowls. Top each bowl with shredded chicken, green onions, fried shallots, cilantro leaves, and a drizzle of sesame oil and soy sauce, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy this comforting dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 5506 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 86.0 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1872 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
