Easy Chicken Congee (30 Minutes)
Silky rice porridge with tender chicken, ginger, and green onions in a savory broth. This easy chicken congee recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. I vigorously whisk the softened rice to break down the grains faster, creating creamy congee without an hour of simmering.
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked jasmine rice or white long-grain rice
- 3.5 oz chicken breast
- 5 cups water cold
- ½ inch piece ginger julienned
- 1 green onion finely chopped, white and green parts divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
Chicken Marinade
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- ½ tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast against the grain into 1⁄4-inch-thick slices. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the chicken marinade ingredients, and mix until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Rinse the uncooked jasmine rice under cold running water at least 3 times, or until the water runs mostly clear. Drain well in a fine-mesh strainer.
- Bring the measured cold water to a boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the drained rice and stir once only. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a steady simmer, cover the pot halfway with the lid, and cook for 22 minutes, until the rice is very soft.
- Vigorously whisk the softened rice for 1-2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot occasionally, until the grains break down and the congee becomes smooth and creamy. Alternatively, briefly use an immersion blender to achieve a similar consistency.
- Add the marinated chicken in small batches, followed by the white parts of the green onions and ginger. Stir gently to separate the chicken slices and simmer for 2-4 minutes, until the chicken is opaque throughout with no pink remaining in the center. For food safety, chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Stir in the salt and chicken bouillon powder until dissolved. Remove from the heat, garnish with the green parts of the green onions and additional ginger if desired, and serve hot.
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Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg