Low Sodium Chicken Congee
Warm, comforting, and nourishing, Low Sodium Chicken Congee is the ideal dish for cozy nights or a soothing remedy when you’re under the weather. This heart-healthy take on the classic Asian rice porridge features tender chicken breast, aromatic ginger, and garlic simmered together with long-grain white rice until it reaches a velvety, porridge-like consistency. Enhanced with a touch of sesame oil and finished with fresh scallions for a pop of flavor, this recipe keeps sodium levels in check by using low-sodium chicken broth and natural seasonings like black pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and perfect for batch cooking, this congee is a simple yet satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and deeply satisfying. Serve it as a light dinner or a soothing breakfast for a wholesome start to the day.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium (boneless, skinless) Chicken breast
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 8 cups Water
- 1 inch (peeled and thinly sliced) Ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 3 stalks (thinly sliced) Scallions
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain it well.
Step 2
In a large pot, combine the rice, 8 cups of water, and low-sodium chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
Step 3
Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic to the pot, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Step 4
Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Step 5
Meanwhile, thinly slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pot after the congee has been simmering for about 45 minutes.
Step 6
Continue to cook for another 45 minutes or until the congee reaches a creamy, porridge-like consistency, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Stir in the black pepper and sesame oil, adjusting the seasoning to taste if desired.
Step 8
Ladle the congee into bowls and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2802.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 627.8 |
| Total Fat 20.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g | |
| Cholesterol 107.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 619.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.4g | |
| Protein 45.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 199.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 630.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories