Instant Pot Chicken Congee

Congee made of rice topped with chicken pieces, ginger and scallion in white bowl

Chicken congee, also known as chicken rice porridge is easy to prepare.

Congee made of rice topped with chicken pieces, ginger and scallion in white bowl

Prepare a comfort bowl of chicken congee for breakfast and enjoy!

Great option for easy and healthy dinner.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Sure!  If you are looking for a vegetarian or vegan version, check out this Instant Pot Congee recipe.

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Congee made of rice topped with chicken pieces, ginger and scallion in white bowl

Instant Pot Chicken Congee

A simple and comforting Chinese food at its best.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Cantonese, Chinese
Keyword: Chicken Congee, chicken legs, scallions
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Corrie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup scallions chopped
  • ¾ cup ginger thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 6 chicken legs
  • 16 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon white pepper
  • 3 cups long grain Jasmine rice

Instructions

  • Put chicken legs, rice and water in the Instant Pot and secure the lid.
  • Secure the lid and cook under “Porridge” for about 20 minutes.
  • Select “Cancel” and release the pressure naturally.
  • Dish out the chicken from the pot and shred the meat, discarding the bones.
  • Add the chicken back into the congee along with salt and mix thoroughly.
  • Dish out into bowls and top with ginger, sesame oil, white pepper and scallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal Carbohydrates: 3g Protein: 16g Fat: 23g Saturated Fat: 5g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g Monounsaturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 90mg Sodium: 399mg Potassium: 269mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 214IU Vitamin C: 3mg Calcium: 36mg Iron: 1mg
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