This Instant Pot chicken congee is super comforting with a rich flavor from real chicken broth. Cooked all in one pot, it is an extremely easy dish that works for any occasion.
Instant Pot chicken congee is fragrant, smooth, and umami loaded with tender chunks of chicken. The thick rich texture makes it so satisfying yet gentle on the stomach. It is seasoned ever so lightly to go well with any kind of toppings.
Thanks to the Instant Pot, the process cannot be any easier than this! All it takes is to leave all ingredients in the Instant Pot, and let it do the magic. There is no need of stirring constantly which makes this recipe super hands free.
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What is congee
Congee is a type of rice porridge eaten in Asian countries. While there are endless varieties of congee depending on where the recipe originated, they are all made by boiling rice in a large amount of water until it breaks down into pudding-like consistency.
Oftentimes congee is eaten to regain energy whenever you are sick, but honestly it is an ultimate comforting food that works for any day!
Ingredients for this recipe
- Jasmine rice
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Fresh ginger slices
- Water
- Salt
- Toppings of your choice - cilantro, scallions, chili oil, roasted sesame and so on!
How to make Instant Pot chicken congee
1. Rinse rice - drain the water well
2. Combine - place the rice, chicken, ginger and water in the Instant Pot
3. Cook - pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.
4. Shred the chicken - the meat falls apart easily as you mix the congee!
5. Adjust the thickness, season - add water to loosen, or cook on sauté mode until it reaches the desired consistency. Then season with salt.
6. Garnish and serve!
*See below recipe card for detailed directions.
Toppings ideas!
Have fun customizing your bowl of congee! My favorites include (but not limited to):
- Chopped scallions
- Cilantro
- Toasted sesame
- Chili oil
- Fried onion or garlic
- Soy sauce
- Fish sauce
- Red or black vinegar
FAQs
There will be slightly less flavor going into the congee since it is a leaner cut, but chicken breast absolutely works as well!
The congee can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Congee (Rice Porridge)
Equipment
- 1 x Instant Pot 6-quart size
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice uncooked
- ½ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 fresh ginger slices
- 9 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt or more
Optional toppings
- Tamari soy sauce
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Roasted white sesame
- Fried garlic
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and drain completely.
- Place the rice, chicken thighs, ginger, and water in the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid and make sure the vent is in the sealing position. Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. Let the pressure come down naturally.
- Open the lid and stir well. The meat falls apart as you mix. If you still see large chunks, use a fork to separate (you can do this inside the pot).
- Adjust the texture by adding water little at a time, or by cooking down using sauté mode.
- Season with salt.
- Serve with toppings of your choice such as scallions, chili oil, toasted sesame and fried garlic.
Nutrition
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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