Description
Chicken Congee is a warm and comforting rice porridge that wraps you in its creamy embrace, perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered with jasmine rice, aromatic ginger, and garlic, resulting in a nourishing bowl that is customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken breasts and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add crushed garlic and sliced ginger; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in jasmine rice and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Adjust consistency by adding more broth if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg