Chinese cuisine
Chicken Congee
Velvety chicken congee, a comforting bowl of warmth for your lunch break.
Chicken congee is a soothing Chinese rice porridge enriched with tender chunks of chicken and aromatic spices. Its creamy texture and savory flavor make it an ideal dish to pair with pickled vegetables and a side of fresh greens.
Method
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STEP 1 - MARINATING THE CHICKEN
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In a bowl, add chicken, salt, white pepper, ginger juice and then mix it together well.
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Set the chicken aside.
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STEP 2 - RINSE THE WHITE RICE
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Rinse the rice in a metal bowl or pot a couple times and then drain the water.
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STEP 2 - BOILING THE WHITE RICE
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Next add 8 cups of water and then set the stove on high heat until it is boiling. Once rice porridge starts to boil, set the stove on low heat and then stir it once every 8-10 minutes for around 20-25 minutes.
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After 25 minutes, this is optional but you can add a little bit more water to make rice porridge to make it less thick or to your preference.
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Next add the marinated chicken to the rice porridge and leave the stove on low heat for another 10 minutes.
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After an additional 10 minutes add the green onions, sliced ginger, 1 pinch of salt, 1 pinch of white pepper and stir for 10 seconds.
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Serve the rice porridge in a bowl
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Optional: add Coriander on top of the rice porridge.
FAQ
Is «Chicken Congee» gluten-free?
Yes. «Chicken Congee» is a gluten-free recipe, safe for celiac disease when you use certified gluten-free products.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Chicken Congee»?
One serving has 169 kcal, 14.6 g carbs, 10.2 g protein and 6.9 g fat. The recipe makes 6 servings.
Is «Chicken Congee» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
Occasionally — watch your portion size. Carb load: низкая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.