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November 28, 2018

Instant Pot Congee – Chicken and Rice

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Instant Pot Congee is quick and easy to make. It’s a one pot chicken and rice Instant Pot meal. Make this jook recipe for breakfast or for dinner.

Instant Pot Chicken Congee | The Worktop

There’s something special about waking up on a cold winter day to a hot bowl of congee. Now that the weather has turned, it’s good to have this Instant Pot Congee recipe up your sleeve.

Even year-round though, Instant Pot Congee (or Instant Pot Jook, however you prefer to call it) is my go-to whenever I’m feeling a little under the weather (pun intended).

So what is Instant Pot Chicken Rice Congee?

Chicken Rice Congee is a delicious Chinese comfort food. It’s a savory rice porridge that is often served for breakfast, but is hearty enough to enjoy for dinner.

It’s easy to make Chicken Rice Congee. For this recipe, you simply cook chicken (bone-in thigh works best) and rice together in an Instant Pot until the rice breaks down into a porridge.

Chicken Rice Congee is also called jook, rice porridge, or xi-fan.

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Did you know that you can cook rice in an Instant Pot?

It took me a while to discover how easy it is to cook rice in a pressure cooker. Rice wasn’t one of the first recipes I made in my pressure cooker after buying it. But now we frequently make rice in that way.

I find that congee is a favorite way for cooking rice in Instant Pot. You end up with a one pot chicken and rice meal that’s ready to eat.

How long does it take to cook rice in an Instant Pot? 

This Instant Pot Congee takes 30 minutes to cook on high pressure. Once the cook time is done, allow for natural release.

I use brown rice in this recipe, which has a longer cooking time than white rice. It’s worth the extra cook time though.

Brown rice congee gives you a creamy texture, while the rice grains are still able to hold their shape and some chew. Using brown rice makes congee feel like a heartier meal too.

Just one note about cooking congee in the Instant Pot: don’t use the quick release because the congee may splatter.

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How do you make Chinese congee?

You can make Chinese congee so many different ways.

The classic method is to make Chinese congee on the stove. Both my Chicken and Ginger Congee and Vegetable Congee recipes are cooked on the stovetop.

You can also make Chinese congee in a rice cooker, such as this type. We have a similar one that we use at home with great results.

But the ultimate question is, how do you make quick congee?

And the best way to make quick congee is to use an Instant pot! While traditional Chinese congee needs to simmer on the stove top or in the rice cooker, you can make it in the Instant Pot in 30 minutes.

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What do you serve on Instant Pot Congee?

Since you cook the rice together with the chicken in the Instant Pot, the congee already comes rich with flavor. It’s delicious plain.

When I am looking to make it more savory and filling though, I always add a pinch of salt, some sliced green scallions, a bit of hot chili oil, and a hard boiled egg. It makes a hearty breakfast, and it’s filling enough to have it for dinner too.

Don’t skimp on this Chili Oil with Crunchy Garlic! It goes so well with this congee. We always have a jar on hand because it’s delicious on everything – even just topped on eggs.

Love this Instant Pot Chinese Recipe?

Here are a few other Instant Pot Asian Recipes that are definitely worth cooking:

  • Instant Pot Chinese Beef Stew
  • Instant Pot Taiwanese Meat Sauce
  • Instant Pot Chinese Sausage with Brown Rice
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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Congee

4.9 from 28 votes
Print Recipe
Serves: 8
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
IP Natural Release: 25 mins
Total: 40 mins
Instant Pot Congee is quick and easy to make. It’s a one pot chicken and rice Instant Pot meal. Make this jook recipe for breakfast or for dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thigh (bone-in)
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup long grain brown rice (U.S. standard cup)
  • 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • soy sauce – for serving
  • sesame oil – for serving
  • green onions (scallions) – for serving (about 3)
  • chili oil with crunchy garlic (this topping is so good on everything!)
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Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ and add in a bit of oil. While it heats, peel and cut the ginger into 3 large pieces.
  • Once the pot is hot, add in the chicken thighs, skin side down. Allow the chicken to cook for about 5 minutes, undisturbed, to brown. Loosen the chicken from the pot. 
  • Add in a bit of water, scrapping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add in all the water, the rice and the ginger and give everything a quick stir. Hit the CANCEL button.
  • Cover and seal the lid. Using MANUAL mode, cook at high pressure for 30 minutes. Use Natural Release. 
  • Open the lid very carefully. Remove the chicken pieces into a bowl. The congee may seem watery.
  • Use the SAUTÉ function, and cook, stirring the congee until your desired thickness. The congee will thicken as you stir it. It will also continue to thicken as it cools a bit.
  • In the meantime, using two forks, pull the meat off the bones (it will fall off). Discard the bones and skin. Add the chicken meat back into the congee. Finely slice the green onions for garnish. 
  • Turn off the Instant Pot. Taste and add salt, as needed. Ladle the congee into bowls and top with green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil and chili oil.
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Savory, Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Instant Pot, Congee, Chicken and Rice
Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Author: The Worktop
Cal : 271kcal
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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By Tina Jui
Last updated: December 8, 2019
Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Breakfast for a Crowd, Breakfast for Dinner, Collections, Cooking Style, Dairy Free, Fall Breakfast Recipes, Five Most Popular Breakfast Recipes on The Worktop, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Lifestyle, Make Ahead, Oats and Grains, Quick and Easy Brunches, Savory, Seasonal, Stove Top, Winter Breakfast RecipesTags: Asian, egg, rice

About Tina Jui

A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Originally from California, she now lives in London. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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Comments

  1. Teresa says

    December 3, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    Thank you for giving us a porridge recipe without having to use the Porridge function on the Instant Pot, which is in nearly all the other porridge recipes I’ve found online. The model I have doesn’t have that function. So thank you.

    Reply
  2. MCummings says

    April 26, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic recipe. Super easy to make, the trick of returning the Pot to saute worked perfectly to thicken the congee. I used boneless skinless thighs.

    Reply
  3. Gia says

    January 16, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    Is the rice cooked or raw when you add it?

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      January 21, 2020 at 10:31 am

      Hi Gia, the rice is raw when you add it. Enjoy the congee!

      Reply
  4. ZoMomma says

    January 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    Hi, thanks for sharing this recipe! Looking forward to it during the winter months. Wondering if the chicken is skinless?

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      January 3, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Hi – you can use either with skin or skinless! Enjoy the congee!

      Reply
  5. Skye Axon says

    December 3, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    I have a 6 cup instapot… how should I reduce rice/water?

    Reply
    • Skye Axon says

      December 3, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      I mean 6 quart…

      Reply
    • Sav says

      January 7, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      i’m currently making it with a 6 qt. It didn’t even fill past the half mark so you should be fine as is!

      Reply
  6. Antoinette says

    November 28, 2019 at 3:36 am

    5 stars
    I made this congee recipe this evening for my sick 2 year old and he gobbled it up! What I liked about your recipe is the thickness of the porridge which made it easy for him to scoop with a toddler spoon.

    I enjoyed it too! :D Very easy to make and delicious. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Diana Jean White says

    August 4, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Woke up this morning with a dodgy stomach and somehow congee came to mind. Having only brown jasmine rice and a brand new instant pot, this recipe immediately popped up. It already smells heavenly. Asian oatmeal!
    How can you go wrong?

    Reply
  8. Alex Yapjoco says

    March 3, 2019 at 5:08 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this Congee recipe! I changed up a few things to make it like Arroz Caldo(Filipino variety), using boneless and skinless chicken thighs, 8 cups of range-free chicken broth and 1-1/4 cups of brown Jasmine rice, 3 inches of ginger , 2 cloves of garlic, and fish sauce instead of salt. This was my first time making this and it turned out incredibly well! I love the consistency being a little watery, similar to shark fin soup. Since I had more liquids and rice, I increased the cooking time to 40 minutes with a 15 minute natural release. Came out perfect!

    Reply
  9. ihearttortillasoup says

    February 22, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    5 stars
    This was super easy and delicious. I added vegetables, finely chopped carrots and zucchini, cooked everything else according to the recipe I also subbed in 4 cups of low sodium free range organic chick broth for equal part water to increase flavor.and I’m craving it so much I’m making it again tonight.

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      February 23, 2019 at 9:38 am

      Sounds so delicious! Love what you did with the recipe.

      Reply
  10. yang says

    December 10, 2018 at 4:00 am

    5 stars
    I would eat congee all day! Seriously comfort food and nourishing. I have yet to make savoury congee in Instant Pot, but definitely on my list to try next.

    Reply
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