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Quick & Easy Chicken Congee Recipe

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This Quick & Easy Chicken Congee is a comforting, savory rice porridge made with jasmine rice and tender marinated chicken, flavored with ginger and scallions for a warm bowl perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup jasmine rice (or white long-grain rice (not basmati))
  • 3.5 oz chicken breast (or skinless-boneless chicken thighs)
  • 5 cups water (cold)
  • 1 tsp ginger (very thinly sliced)
  • 1 green onion (finely chopped – white and green parts separated)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 1/2 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice Chicken and Marinate: Slice the chicken against the grain on an angle into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl and marinate with marinade ingredients as listed above. Set aside.
  2. Rinse Rice: Rinse the rice grains with cold water until the water runs clear, at least 3 times. Strain and set aside.
  3. Boil Rice: Bring a medium-size pot with 5 cups (1250 ml) of cold water to a boil on medium-high heat. Add strained rice and only stir once. (Note: stirring often will cause the rice to stick to the pot).
  4. Simmer: Reduce to medium heat. Cover the pot halfway with a lid, don’t cover fully. Simmer for 22 minutes.
  5. Whisk Congee: At the 22-minute mark, rapidly whisk the congee until it breaks down, about 1-2 minutes. (Or use an immersion blender or cook for another 20-30 minutes until the rice breaks down on its own).
  6. Add Chicken and Aromatics: Add marinated chicken in small batches, scallion whites and ginger. Stir to separate the chicken pieces and boil until meat is cooked, about 2-4 minutes.
  7. Season and Serve: Season with salt and chicken bouillon powder. Remove from heat. (If you prefer the congee runny, mix in 1/2 cup or 125 ml hot water and add more salt to taste). Garnish with scallion greens and more ginger. Enjoy!

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