Best 4 Crispy Chicken Congee Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of Chinese congee and crispy chicken with this delectable recipe. This comforting dish combines the velvety smoothness of congee with the crispy, golden-brown texture of fried chicken, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. The versatility of this recipe allows for endless variations, including the addition of vegetables, herbs, and spices to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic congee or a more adventurous culinary experience, this recipe provides a perfect starting point for creating a satisfying and flavorful meal. In this article, we will explore the art of making crispy chicken congee, providing step-by-step instructions and offering additional variations to cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary preferences.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY CHICKEN CONGEE



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Every Sunday my wife and I enjoy the most 'refined and dignified' meal of the day... brunch, but you can only get so far with the standard egg-dishes and Mimosas. That's when I decided to look East, specificly to Congee, an Asian rice porridge, that turns up in Chinese households morning, noon, and night. This thick rendition...

Provided by Geoffry Le Cher

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 Tbsp sesame seed oil
2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 qt chicken stock
1 c water
1/2 c chinese rice wine or saki
3 (1/4-inch-thick) slices fresh ginger
3 scallions, halved crosswise and smashed with flat side of a heavy knife
1 1/2 c long-grain rice
1/4 c thinly sliced scallions for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Bring chicken and broth to a boil in a 5-quart heavy pot, skimming froth. Add wine, ginger and scallions and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, or until meat is just cooked through. Trasfer chicken to a bowl and continue to cook stock at a bare simmer, skimming froth as neccessary, 1 hour. Cool chicken completely and tear into shreds. Place chicken in saute pan with sesame seeed oil and saute until chicken picks up color and begins to crisp around the edges. Add soy sauce, cook for an additional minute and then remove from heat. Set aside. As for the stock, you should have about 7 cups: if less, add water; if more, cook longer after adding rice.) Return stock to cleaned pot and add rice. Bring to a boil and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered until consistency of oatmeal, about 1 1/4 hours, stirring frequently during last 1/2 hour of cooking. (Congee will continue to thicken as it stands. thin with water if necessary.) Season congee with soy sauce. Laddle into bowls and serve, topped with chicken and chopped scallions.

CHICKEN CONGEE (鸡粥)



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Learn how to make the ultimate Chinese comfort with Daddy Lau's soft & silky rice porridge recipe

Provided by Made With Lau

Categories     soup

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 rice cup white rice
12 oz chicken
8 cups water
0.5 oz ginger
2 pieces green onion
cilantro
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp water
0.5 tsp chicken bouillon
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Wash rice in a bowl:
  • Start boiling water. Chop ginger into thin slices, and then into thin strips. Chop a few strands of cilantro and green onion into small pieces.
  • Cut the chicken into thin slices and place it in a bowl to marinate.
  • Pour the boiled water from earlier into a pot, set on high heat, and wait for the pot to boil before adding our rice. It's important not to add the rice before the pot starts boiling.
  • Once the pot is boiling again, we'll partially cover the pot and let it cook at medium heat for 25 minutes.
  • Once we've hit 25 minutes, we can either proceed with this step or cook it for longer.
  • Set the stove to high heat, and slowly add the chicken over the course of 30 to 60 seconds, stirring constantly as you go. If you add it all at once, it will clump up.
  • Almost there! Add the strips of ginger, as well as salt and chicken bouillon. Stir everything around for 20-30 seconds.
  • Turn off the heat, and pour the jook into your favorite bowl. Garnish with the green onions and cilantro.

CHICKEN CONGEE



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Congee is regarded as the ultimate Chinese comfort food, according to the author Fuchsia Dunlop. This recipe for ji zhou or chicken congee, from her book on Jiangnan regional cuisine, is dead simple and satisfying. Serve it with chicken and soy sauce for a late-night Shanghai-style snack.

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Categories     breakfast, dinner, snack, soups and stews, main course, side dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup/150 grams sushi rice
2 1/2 quarts/2.5 liters chicken stock
Salt
Soy sauce, for serving
Thinly sliced spring onions or scallions, green parts only, for serving
Finely chopped fresh ginger, for serving
Sesame oil, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the rice.
  • Put the rice in a pot with the chicken stock and bring to boil. Give the rice a good stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking, then lower the heat and half-cover the pan. Simmer gently for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes, until the grains have burst open and you have a thick congee. Keep an eye on the pot to make sure the rice doesn't stick to the bottom. Toward the end of cooking, when the stock has become integrated with the rice and is the consistency of oatmeal, season lightly with salt to taste.
  • Serve the congee with a sprinkling of soy sauce, spring onion and ginger and a few drops of sesame oil to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 351, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 7 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1482 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

CHICKEN CONGEE (GYE JOKE)



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Cooking chicken congee in a slow cooker takes patience, but you can cook it overnight. Here's how to make this simple Chinese breakfast.

Provided by Choy Wai Yuen

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

200g lean pork (such as pork loin), blanched and sliced
Salt
200g boneless chicken thigh or breast meat, cut into in 1-2 cm pieces
Soy sauce
1½ cups uncooked rice
7 cups chicken stock
Pepper
Oil for drizzling
Spring onions, ginger matchsticks, and fried shallots, to garnish
Century eggs, quartered
Salted eggs, boiled, shelled and quartered
Rice vermicelli, deep-fried to a crisp
Prawn crackers

Steps:

  • Marinate the pork with salt overnight. Just before cooking, rinse with water.
  • Marinate chicken meat with soy sauce overnight.
  • Cook the rice with the stock and the salted lean pork in a slow cooker. Start cooking at about 9 p.m. over high heat. Just before going to bed, stir the porridge and scrape the bottom and change the setting to automatic or low. The next morning, give it another stir and scrape the bottom. (For stovetop cooking instructions, see headnote.)
  • To make one serving, scoop a bowl of porridge into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add a few pieces of marinated chicken and stir over medium heat until the chicken is cooked. Transfer into a bowl and drizzle with a little oil, garnish with fried shallots, spring onions, and ginger strips. Season with soy sauce, salt and pepper. Serve with condiments on separate plates.

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice: This will help the congee cook faster and give it a better texture.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly: This will remove any starch and help prevent the congee from becoming sticky.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the congee.
  • Add aromatics to the broth: Such as ginger, scallions, and garlic, to enhance the flavor.
  • Simmer the congee for at least 1 hour: This will allow the flavors to meld and the rice to break down.
  • Stir the congee frequently: This will prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Season the congee to taste: With salt, pepper, and other seasonings, such as soy sauce or fish sauce.
  • Garnish the congee with your favorite toppings: Such as crispy chicken, scallions, cilantro, and fried shallots.

Conclusion:

Crispy Chicken Congee is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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