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Comforting Chicken Congee That Warms Your Soul

A warm and soothing rice porridge made with tender chicken, ginger, and aromatic spices, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs skinless
  • 6 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce optional
Congee Base
  • 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil for flavor
  • 1 tbsp salt to taste
Toppings
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp fried shallots for crunch
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce for serving
  • 1 tbsp chili oil optional, for heat

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken and Broth
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken thighs, chicken broth, sliced ginger, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the pot, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
Cook the Congee
  1. Add rinsed jasmine rice to the pot with the broth. Stir in sesame oil and salt.
  2. Increase heat to medium and bring to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft and the mixture is creamy.
Serve the Congee
  1. Ladle the congee into bowls and top with shredded chicken, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and fried shallots.
  2. Serve with additional soy sauce and chili oil on the side for drizzling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Congee can be adjusted in thickness by adding more or less broth. Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.

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