Description
Chicken Congee is a warm and nourishing rice porridge that serves as the ultimate comfort food. With its creamy texture, tender chicken, and aromatic flavors, this dish evokes memories of home-cooked meals on chilly mornings. Perfect for breakfast or any time you need a comforting pick-me-up, each spoonful promises a delightful culinary experience that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large pot, combine chicken thighs, ginger, garlic, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; then reduce to a simmer.
- Once the chicken is tender (about 20 minutes), remove it from the pot and set aside to cool. Stir in rinsed jasmine rice into the pot.
- While the rice cooks (30-40 minutes), shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir until everything melds together into a creamy consistency.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg