![]() If you have rotisserie chicken meat or shredded chicken, you can also add this at the end when your congee is cooked.If you have leftover chicken bones, you may add it to the water the same time you add the rice, so it helps flavor it.Chicken: breast or boneless chicken thighs will work.For a healthier alternative, you may use brown rice, but this will take 30 minutes or longer to cook through.I like using long grain jasmine rice as the rice grains are longer and thinner than short grain rice, so they quickly disintegrate. You may also substitute with any long-grain rice or short-grain rice. Jasmine rice: The best type of rice for a delicious simple rice porridge is long grain rice, specifically jasmine rice.***Please scroll down to the below Recipe card for full measurements*** This recipe for chicken rice congee requires the below ingredients. It's also great as leftovers as you can easily reheat it the next day over the stove top. There are many congee recipes online but this one is the best and it's so quick and easy! It comes together in 30 minutes in one pot, with humble ingredients that are easily accessible. Different toppings are added to congee, such as chicken, pork, duck, beef, eggs, century egg, taro, and more! There are many versions of congee but today I'm making a very popular version! Easy Chicken Congee The rice expands over time in the water creating a smooth rice porridge. It's rice cooked over medium heat in a lot of water. In fact, sometimes my husband and I order congee as our meal of the day paired with deep-fried fritters and veggies - it's so satisfying! What is Congee? Many Asian countries have their own version of congee, but I'll be sharing a Chinese chicken congee that is served at many Chinese restaurants. ![]() It's a humble meal made with simple ingredients that most Asians would have in their household. However, you can eat this dish anytime of the year. In Chinese culture, it's often eaten during the cold winter days as its a great way to warm your body up, thanks to the warming properties of the chicken, ginger and the porridge itself. Whenever I got sick, my mom would make us a large pot of this comforting rice porridge and we'd eat it anytime of the day until we felt better. Growing up, congee was comfort food for me. A comforting rice porridge with chicken, scallions and ginger that satisfies your taste buds! Ready in 30 minutes! Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print RecipeĬhicken Congee. ![]()
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