[Recipes] Slow Cooker Chicken Rice Porridge

Hands-On Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 1 lb.)
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 13.66-ounce can coconut milk, well shaken
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 bunch scallions, 2 sliced, remaining left whole
- Cilantro, roasted peanuts, toasted coconut, sriracha, and lime wedges, for serving
Directions:
Step 1:
- Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, rice, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, sugar, salt, and whole scallions into a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Step 2:
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours, until the chicken is tender and falls off the bone, and the rice has turned into a porridge-like consistency.
Step 3:
- Discard the ginger and whole scallions. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred the meat. Discard the skin and bones. Stir the shredded chicken back into the rice mixture.
Step 4:
- Serve the congee topped with sliced scallions, cilantro, roasted peanuts, toasted coconut, and sriracha. Add lime wedges on the side.
TIP
- For extra richness, stir in a little more coconut milk before serving.
- You can add toppings like a fried egg or sliced avocado for added texture and flavor.