5 from 381 votes
Instant Pot Chicken Congee
Instant Pot Chicken Congee is a comforting rice porridge made by pressure cooking jasmine rice with chicken drumsticks, ginger, and ample water until thick and creamy. The chicken is shredded from the bones after cooking, and the congee is seasoned with salt and garnished with green onions. This rice porridge has a smooth, thick texture and delicate chicken flavor, making it a warm and soothing meal.
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
Calories:
186 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (173g) jasmine rice (using standard 250ml cup)
- 6.5 - 7 cups water using standard 250ml cup, cold
- 5 - 6 chicken drumstick
- 1 tablespoon ginger , sliced into strips
- green onion for garnish
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Rinse 173g (¾ standard cup) of rice in Instant Pot under cold water by gently scrubbing the rice with your fingertips in a circling motion. Pour out the milky water, and continue to rinse until the water is clear, then drain well.
- Pressure Cook Chicken Congee: Add ginger, 5-6 chicken drumsticks and 6.5 - 7 cups of cold water in Instant Pot. *Rice to Water Ratio: 1 cup rice to 9 - 9.75 cups of water. *Pro Tip: Do not add salt at this point.With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 30 minutes + Natural Release. Open the lid carefully.
- Thicken & Season Congee: The congee will look watery at this point. Heat up the Instant Pot using the Sauté function. Stir the congee until desired thickness & consistency, then season with salt.
- Shred Chicken: Use tongs and fork to separate the chicken meat from the bones, then remove the chicken bones and skin (if desired). If you like, you can shred the chicken.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove congee from heat, then garnish with green onions. Serve immediately & enjoy the comforting congee~
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Notes
- Customize toppings with fried garlic, fried shallots, roasted salted peanuts, soy sauce, or fish sauce to enhance flavor and texture.
- Use the comment section to rate the recipe if tried to help other cooks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Potassium
167mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.