Chicken and Shrimp Congee

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 38 min 6
Chicken and Shrimp Congee
Health Highlights
A spin on a classic Asian rice porridge dish that is both comforting and nourishing.

Ingredients


341 gm Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless (cut into bite size pieces)
26 medium Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined; halved crosswise)
1 pinch Kosher salt
1 dash Black pepper
1 cup Green onion (chopped; green parts only, divided)
1/4 cup Fish sauce
2 tsp Granulated sugar
1 cup Jasmine rice, dry
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, garlic-infused
1 tbsp Ginger root (minced fresh)
8 cup Water
5 cup Bok choy (chopped)
3 cup Swiss chard (chopped)
3/4 cup Cilantro (coriander) (chopped)
1/4 cup Mint, fresh
4 tsp Lime juice (fresh) (plus more if needed)

Instructions


  1. Marinate the Protein: In a bowl, combine the chicken and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, then add 1/3 of the green onions, fish sauce, and sugar. Toss well to coat and let marinate for 30 minutes.

  2. Prepare the Rice: While the protein marinates, place the rice in a mini food processor or blender. Pulse until the grains are broken into pieces about one-third of their original size. Set aside.

  3. Cook the Aromatics & Protein: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ginger and another 1/3 of the green onions, stirring frequently, until softened (about 1–2 minutes). Add the marinated chicken, shrimp, and any leftover marinade. Cook, stirring often, for 3–5 minutes, until the shrimp starts to turn pink.

  4. Simmer the Congee: Stir in the processed rice, then add water. Increase the heat, cover, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 6 minutes.

  5. Thicken & Add Greens: Uncover, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens. Stir in the bok choy, Swiss chard, and remaining scallions. Cook for 2 more minutes, until the greens are wilted.

  6. Finish & Serve: Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro, mint, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, fish sauce, or lime juice as needed. Serve warm.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 281
Calories from fat 86
Calories from saturated fat 14.7
Total Fat 9.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.6 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.0 g
Cholesterol 88 mg
Sodium 1126 mg
Potassium 678 mg
Total Carbohydrate 30 g
Dietary Fiber 2.4 g
Sugars 7.1 g
Protein 19.9 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.3
Meat 0.9
Vegetables 2.7

Energy sources


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