Gingery Chicken Slow Cooker Congee

Name: Gingery Chicken Slow Cooker Congee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 900-mL container chicken broth; 3/4 cup jasmine rice, rinsed; 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-in. pieces; 2 tbsp minced ginger, plus more for garnish; 1 tbsp dark sesame oil; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; tamari or soy sauce, optional; crispy shallots, optional

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Prep Time10 min
Total Time8 h 10 min
Makes6 servings

By Chatelaine

rice congee served in a grey ceramic bowl garnished with scallions and crispy fried shallots.

This simple but delicious rice porridge is a classic Asian breakfast and a test-kitchen staff favourite. It’s especially good for anyone who prefers savoury over sweet on a chilly morning. It’s great in a thermal container on a ski trip too.

Ingredients

4 cups water
900-mL container chicken broth
3/4 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-in. pieces
2 tbsp minced ginger, plus more for garnish
1 tbsp dark sesame oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
tamari or soy sauce, optional
crispy shallots, optional

Instructions

COMBINE water with broth, rice, chicken and ginger in slow cooker insert. Cover and cook 8 hours on low.
SCOOP out and discard any brown foam around edges of congee, then stir in sesame oil and green onions. Season with fresh pepper. Garnish with additional minced ginger, tamari and crispy shallots.

Kitchen note

Our slow cooker recipes are developed with a 7 quart slow cooker.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 191, Protein 14g, Carbohydrates 20g, Fat 5g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 638mg.
Good source of Zinc.

Get more of our favourite slow cooker recipes.

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