Whole30 Chicken Congee
Whole30 Chicken Congee is a healthy, Whole30-compliant twist on the beloved comfort dish, combining rich, savory flavors with a light, grain-free base. Made with tender poached chicken breast, nutrient-packed cauliflower rice, and aromatic notes of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, this recipe delivers all the cozy warmth of traditional congee without the use of grains. The cauliflower rice simmers in chicken broth until it transforms into a silky porridge-like texture, creating a nourishing bowl that’s perfect for any meal. Finished with refreshing lime juice, fresh cilantro, and green onions, this gluten-free and dairy-free congee is a flavorful feast that’s ready in under an hour. Perfect for a Whole30 reset or simply a wholesome, flavorful bowl of comfort food, it’s destined to be a repeat favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 2 pieces green onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 piece lime
Instructions
Begin by slicing the ginger into thin pieces and mince the garlic cloves. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the sliced ginger and the white parts of the green onions.
Add the chicken breast to the broth and let it poach for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the broth and set it aside to cool slightly. Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks.
Add the cauliflower rice to the broth and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice resembles the texture of rice porridge.
Stir in the minced garlic, coconut aminos, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Let it heat through for about 5 more minutes.
Before serving, stir in the sesame oil and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the congee into bowls and garnish with the green parts of the green onions and fresh cilantro.
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side to add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 7878 mg | 342% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 158.9 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3682 mg | 78% | |
*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.
