Description
A simple, nourishing, and easy-to-make chicken congee recipe that delivers creamy, velvety porridge with tender chicken, perfect for a comforting breakfast or gentle meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (190g) jasmine rice
- 2 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) water or chicken broth
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- Salt to taste
- Pinch of white pepper
- Chopped scallions and cilantro for garnish
- Soy sauce or fish sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Slice ginger and smash garlic cloves. Trim excess fat from chicken thighs but keep skin on.
- In a large pot, combine rinsed rice, 8 cups water or chicken broth, sliced ginger, and smashed garlic. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low to simmer.
- Nestle chicken thighs into simmering pot. Partially cover with lid, leaving a gap for steam. Simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove chicken thighs and shred meat with two forks, discarding skin and bones. Return shredded chicken to pot and stir in.
- Season with salt and a pinch of white pepper to taste. Stir until creamy and porridge-like. Add hot water or broth if too thick.
- Ladle congee into bowls and garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro. Serve with soy sauce or fish sauce and additional toppings like soft-boiled egg or fried shallots if desired.
Notes
Do not rush the simmer to achieve creamy texture. Stir gently every 10 minutes to prevent sticking. Use bone-in chicken for richer broth if possible. Adjust consistency by adding hot water or broth. Leftovers thicken when cooled; add broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
Keywords: chicken congee, Asian porridge, comforting breakfast, easy congee recipe, homemade congee, chicken porridge