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Photo by Jennifer CauseyOvercooked rice is a common kitchen mishap, but in this classic Chinese recipe, it's actually the goal! The rice should break down into a creamy, soupy porridge—just the right consistency for a warm and hearty breakfast or dinner, as is tradition.
Using a slow cooker for this congee not only ensures easy, hands-off preparation but also deepens the flavor of the coconut milk base. While toppings like cilantro and Sriracha are highly recommended, you can get creative with other savory additions—think roasted mushrooms, a fried egg, or even slices of avocado to make this dish your own.
Ingredients List
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2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (around 1 lb.)
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8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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1 13.66 oz can coconut milk, well-shaken
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 bunch of scallions, with 2 sliced and the rest kept whole
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For garnish: cilantro, roasted peanuts, toasted coconut, sriracha, and lime wedges
Instructions
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Add the chicken, broth, rice, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, sugar, salt, and whole scallions into the slow cooker; mix together.
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Cover and cook until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone, and the rice has transformed into a creamy, porridge-like texture. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours.
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Remove the ginger and scallions. Shred the chicken meat on a cutting board, discarding the skin and bones. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it back into the rice.
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Serve the congee topped with sliced scallions, cilantro, roasted peanuts, toasted coconut, and sriracha. Add lime wedges on the side.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 412 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 31g | Carbs |
| 25g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 412 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21g | 27% |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 554mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 25g | 50% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
