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Easy, Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Congee (Healthy!)

Make this simple congee using leftover rotisserie chicken and leftover rice.
Course Breakfast, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot with lid

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Jumbo carrots or 5 regular carrots
  • 1 Rotisserie chicken carcass
  • 4 cup Leftover rice
  • 12 cup Water
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
  • Rotisserie chicken meat I used 2 breasts and 2 thighs
  • White pepper for garnish (optional)
  • Green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Peel and slice carrots into spoon-sized pieces.
  • Add chicken carcass, rice, water, salt, and ginger to a large pot. Bring to a light boil. Skim off foam. Cover with a lid and set on low to simmer for 30 minutes or until desired consistency. It is important to cook it on a low simmer or it can easily boil over.
  • Meanwhile, use 2 forks to shred the rotisserie chicken meat.
  • Once congee is cooked, remove bones. Add shredded chicken meat. Top with green onions and white pepper (optional).

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