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Instant Pot Chicken Congee

6 simple ingredients to make this soul-soothing tasty Instant Pot Chicken Congee (Pressure Cooker Chicken Congee). Frugal, easy, comforting one pot meal especially great for those cold, under the weather or sick days.

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 cold water (using standard 250ml cup)
  • 5 - 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon ginger , sliced into strips
  • Green onions for garnish
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Garnish & Serve: Remove congee from heat, then garnish with green onions. Serve immediately & enjoy the comforting congee~

Notes

  • Extra Toppings: You can easily customize the congee by adding toppings like crispy garlic, fried shallots, roasted salted peanuts, soy sauce, fish sauce, etc.
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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 (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 29IU (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

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.