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Chicken Congee

Comforting Chicken Congee for Cozy Nights and Quick Recovery

Delicious Chicken Congee, a perfect comfort food for cozy nights and quick recovery.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Natural Release Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 8 oz Chicken breast or thigh Use thigh for more flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine Plus 1 tablespoon.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
For the Congee
  • 1/2 cup Short grain white rice Essential for creamy texture.
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Kirkland Signature Organic is recommended.
  • 2 large slices Ginger Fresh recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
For Garnishing
  • 2 Green onions Thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chicken bouillon Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil Drizzle before serving.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Stovetop pot
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Directions
  1. Rinse ½ cup of short grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
  2. In an Instant Pot, combine rinsed rice, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine, and ginger slices. Seal and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.
  3. For stovetop, mix rinsed rice, 4 cups chicken broth, and ginger slices in a pot. Simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Cut 8 oz chicken into bite-sized pieces. Marinate with 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove ginger from congee, stir in marinated chicken and green onions. Cook for 2 minutes on low heat until chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, stir, taste, and adjust salt. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinsing the rice is crucial to avoid sticking. Adjust seasoning as per broth's saltiness.

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