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How to Make Congee – Chinese Chicken Congee

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This Chinese Chicken Congee is a warm and soothing rice porridge made with tender chicken, aromatic ginger, and rice, simmered to creamy perfection. It’s a comforting and nourishing meal that’s perfect for any time of day.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60–90 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Soup, Comfort Food
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice (short or medium grain)
  • 2 chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in preferred)
  • 6 cups water or chicken broth
  • 2 slices fresh ginger
  • Salt, to taste
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Soy sauce (optional, for serving)
  • White pepper (optional)
  • Sesame oil (optional)
  • Century egg or preserved egg (optional traditional topping)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large pot, combine the rice, chicken, ginger, and water or broth.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking.
  4. Add more water if needed to achieve the desired consistency as the rice thickens into a creamy porridge.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot, shred it with a fork, and stir it back into the congee.
  6. Season with salt to taste, then ladle the congee into bowls and top with green onions. Drizzle with soy sauce, sesame oil, or sprinkle with white pepper if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with pork or add a raw egg yolk for extra richness.
  • Top with fried shallots, cilantro, chili oil, or pickled vegetables for added flavor.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a shortcut—just simmer rice in broth and stir in shredded chicken at the end.
  • For extra flavor, use a mix of water and chicken broth for cooking the rice.

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