Gluten-Free Chicken Congee
Cooked white rice simmers in chicken broth labeled gluten-free until soft and porridge-like, then shredded chicken, ginger, sesame oil and tamari go in. Scallions and cilantro finish this gentle, savory congee for a light lunch or easy dinner.
At a glance: This easy lunch recipe yields 4 servings in about 35 minutes (10 min prep, 25 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including cooked white rice, low-sodium gluten-free chicken broth, shredded cooked chicken — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more lunch recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Chicken Congee: When preparing this lunch recipe, chicken broth and tamari are the two packaged risks in this congee, so use both labeled gluten-free. Simmer the rice in a clean pot, and skip fried dough sticks unless they are labeled gluten-free.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Chicken Congee: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by using gluten-free broth and tamari, and ensuring the rice is prepared without any gluten-containing additives.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Let cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Rinse rice until the water runs clear to remove surface starch and prevent clumping.
- Ground ginger is more concentrated than fresh (use 1/4 tsp ground per 1 tsp fresh).
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Chicken Congee take?
Gluten-Free Chicken Congee takes about 35 minutes: 10 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Chicken Congee with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Chicken Congee?
Check cooked white rice, low-sodium gluten-free chicken broth, shredded cooked chicken before they go into Gluten-Free Chicken Congee. Chicken broth and tamari are the two packaged risks in this congee, so use both labeled gluten-free. Simmer the rice in a clean pot, and skip fried dough sticks unless they are labeled gluten-free.
Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Chicken Congee use?
Gluten-Free Chicken Congee relies on gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.
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