Name: Healthy Chicken & Pea Oats Congee Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup Rolled Oats (goindiaorganic oats recommended); 0.25 cup Peas (frozen, green); 2 cup Chicken Broth; 0.25 tsp Pepper (ground, black); 1.5 tsp Salt (adjust to taste; reduce if using pre-salted chicken broth or powder); 0.25 tsp Sesame Oil; 3 tbsp Scallions (finely chopped, also known as spring onions); 2 Eggs (hard-boiled and sliced)

Healthy Chicken & Pea Oats Congee Recipe

40 minutes

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4.84 from 6 votes

Breakfast

About Healthy Chicken & Pea Oats Congee Recipe

Inspired by a delicious chicken congee I tasted in China, I've created a healthier, oat-based version perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. This recipe swaps traditional rice for nutritious Goindiaorganic oats, resulting in a creamy yet less gooey porridge packed with flavor and goodness.

The combination of tender green peas and savory chicken broth creates a delightful balance of textures and tastes. For convenience, I use chicken powder, but you can easily substitute with homemade chicken stock or even add cooked chicken pieces for a heartier meal. This recipe highlights the exceptional quality of Goindiaorganic oats, delivering a superior flavor and texture.

This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy start to your day, offering a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional breakfast options. Prepare to be amazed by the versatility and wholesome goodness of this unique congee!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep10

Cook30

Total40

Calories204 kcal

Serves

Served AsBreakfast Brunch

Recipe TasteSalty Spicy

Ingredients

For the Congee

▢ 0.75 cup Rolled Oats goindiaorganic oats recommended
▢ 0.25 cup Peas frozen, green
▢ 2 cup Chicken Broth alternatively, or substitute with 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded, use 2 cups water + 1 tbsp chicken powder (or 1-2 stock cubes)

Seasoning & Flavor

▢ 0.25 tsp Pepper ground, black
▢ 1.5 tsp Salt adjust to taste; reduce if using pre-salted chicken broth or powder
▢ 0.25 tsp Sesame Oil

Garnish

▢ 3 tbsp Scallions finely chopped, also known as spring onions
▢ 2 Eggs hard-boiled and sliced

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Instructions

Prepare the Congee

Combine chicken broth (or water and chicken powder) in a heavy-bottomed pot.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add green peas and oats.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until oats are tender and the liquid has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Season and Finish

Stir in black pepper, sesame oil, and half of the chopped scallions.
Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve

Remove from heat and transfer to bowls.
Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and remaining scallions.
Serve hot.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for the Perfect Oats Congee

For a creamier congee, use a higher ratio of liquid to oats.
If using raw chicken, add it to the broth at the beginning and cook until it's fully done before adding the oats.
Feel free to experiment with other vegetables! Mushrooms, carrots, or spinach would be delicious additions.
For a richer flavor, toast the oats lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the broth.