Breakfast · Chinese · 15 min
Breakfast Congee with Ginger-Poached Chicken and Toasted Aromatics

- Calories
- 584
- Protein
- 50g
- Carbs
- 60g
- Fat
- 14g
Ingredients
- 190.4 g chicken breast
- 0.3779 cup white rice
- 15 g ginger
- 20 g scallion
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.9333 tsp sesame oil
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 4 cup water
Method
- 01In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle simmer with half of the minced ginger.
- 02Add the raw chicken breast and poach gently over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken and shred once cool enough to handle.
- 03Add rinsed white rice to the simmering poaching broth.
- 04Cook over low heat for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally to break down the grains until a creamy congee porridge forms.
- 05Stir the shredded chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt into the congee.
- 06Ladle into a bowl and top with the sliced scallions and remaining minced ginger.