Description
This Easy Rice Cooker Chicken and Rice is a one-pot, hassle-free meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken thighs, savory soy and oyster sauces, and fresh pak choi come together with fluffy rice in just 20 minutes. It’s a balanced meal full of flavor, protein, and veggies. Serve with a drizzle of chili oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an extra punch.
Ingredients
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For the rice cooker meal:
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3 cups rice
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2 cups chicken stock
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500g skinless boneless chicken thighs, diced
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1 bunch pak choi, stems and leaves separated
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1/2 cup frozen edamame beans
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2 spring onions, chopped
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp sesame oil
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To serve:
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Sesame seeds
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Chili oil (optional)
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Instructions
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Prepare the Rice:
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. -
Layer the Ingredients:
Add the rinsed rice to the rice cooker along with the chicken stock. Layer the diced chicken, pak choi stems, frozen edamame beans, and chopped spring onions on top of the rice. -
Add the Sauces and Aromatics:
Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic over the chicken and veggies. Stir to combine. -
Cook in the Rice Cooker:
Close the lid and start the rice cooker. Let it cook for 15 minutes. -
Add the Pak Choi Leaves:
Open the lid, stir in the pak choi leaves, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through.
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Fluff and Serve:
Once the cooking cycle is complete, fluff the rice with a fork to combine everything. Serve in bowls, topping with sesame seeds and a drizzle of chili oil if desired.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add extra chili oil or chili flakes. This meal is also great with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg