Traditional Chicken Congee with Ginseng

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A nourishing porridge made with bone-in chicken, ginseng, and rice, perfect for restoring energy and warmth. This Chinese-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Rice, Ginseng slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 2 cups rice and soak for 1 hour. In a pot, cook rice in 6 cups water over low heat for 45 minutes until tender.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes, and simmer for 30 minutes until meat falls off bones.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp ginseng slices and 4 chopped scallions. Cook for 10 more minutes until flavors meld.
  4. Step 4: Discard bones, shred chicken, and serve the broth with rice and ginseng.

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