Easy Chicken Congee (Cantonese Chicken Jook Rice Porridge)
This easy Chinese chicken congee recipe creates a silky, comforting rice porridge with tender shredded chicken, ginger, and green onions. Perfect for breakfast, sick days, or a light nourishing meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 large breast
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Rinse rice until water runs mostly clear.
- In a large pot, combine rice, broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add chicken and ginger. Reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 60–75 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.
- Season with salt, white pepper, and sesame oil.
- Serve hot with sliced green onions.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups)
Calories: 260 (13% DV)
Carbohydrates: 38g (14% DV)
Protein: 20g (40% DV)
Fat: 6g (8% DV)
Saturated Fat: 1.5g (8% DV)
Cholesterol: 55mg (18% DV)
Sodium: 620mg (27% DV)
Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
Sugar: 1g
Nutrition information is an estimate only and may vary based on ingredient brands, substitutions, cooking methods, and portion sizes.Calories: 260 (13% DV)
Carbohydrates: 38g (14% DV)
Protein: 20g (40% DV)
Fat: 6g (8% DV)
Saturated Fat: 1.5g (8% DV)
Cholesterol: 55mg (18% DV)
Sodium: 620mg (27% DV)
Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
Sugar: 1g