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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min Serves: 4

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 October 25, 2026. 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.

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Instructions

1 In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked white rice and the gluten-free chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
2 Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it cook for about 20 minutes. The rice should break down and the broth will thicken into a creamy, porridge-like consistency, releasing a comforting aroma.
3 Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, gluten-free tamari, sesame oil, and grated fresh ginger. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to heat through.
4 Season the congee with salt and white pepper to your taste, stirring well to ensure even distribution. The consistency should be smooth and comforting, with the chicken evenly dispersed throughout.
5 Ladle the hot congee into serving bowls. Garnish generously with thinly sliced scallions and optional chopped fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness and color. Serve immediately and enjoy this warming, gluten-free meal.

Nutrition (per serving)

445

Calories

23g

Protein

31g

Carbs

17g

Fat

Fiber

419mg

Sodium

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

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 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce.

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