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Easy Chicken Congee: Discover This Comforting Recipe!

A comforting and easy-to-make chicken congee recipe that is perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup fried shallots optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
  2. In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the shredded chicken, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice has broken down and the congee reaches a creamy consistency.
  5. If the congee is too thick, add additional chicken broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Stir in the sesame oil and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions, cilantro, and fried shallots if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use tofu instead of chicken.
  • Add vegetables like spinach, carrots, or mushrooms during the last 10 minutes of cooking for extra nutrition and flavor.

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