Instant Pot Chicken Congee Recipe

A soothing, silky rice porridge made in the Instant Pot with chicken, ginger, and garlic — this congee is a comforting one-pot meal perfect for any time of day. Quick, customizable, and deeply nourishing.

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Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Cantonese, Chinese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Natural Pressure Release: 10

Total Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 285kcal

Cost: $7–$9

Equipment

Instant Pot 6-quart or larger
Fine-mesh strainer For rinsing rice
Wooden Spoon For stirring
2 Forks For shredding chicken
Cutting board & knife For ginger and garlic
Ladle For serving
Tongs For removing chicken

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice rinsed thoroughly
8 cups chicken broth or 6 cups broth + 2 cups water
1 lb chicken thighs bone-in preferred
2 inch fresh ginger sliced into coins
3 cloves garlic smashed
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
¼ teaspoon white pepper optional

Optional toppings

scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, soft-boiled eggs, preserved egg, crispy shallots, cilantro, extra ginger

Instructions

Rinse rice until water runs clear using a fine mesh strainer.
Add rice, chicken, ginger, garlic, salt, white pepper, and broth to the Instant Pot.
Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Remove chicken with tongs, shred with forks, and return to the pot.
Stir well, adjust consistency with extra broth if needed, and season to taste.
Serve hot with desired toppings such as scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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