Description
This Rice Cooker Chicken and Rice recipe is a convenient and flavorful one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, fragrant jasmine rice, and savory seasonings come together in your rice cooker for a hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
For the Rice:
- 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prep the Rice Cooker: Add rinsed rice to the rice cooker pot, followed by chopped onion and garlic.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the marinated chicken over the rice, then pour in the chicken broth. Stir gently to mix.
- Cook: Set the rice cooker to the “white rice” setting. When done, add frozen peas and carrots. Fluff rice, mix, and let sit for 5–10 minutes on warm.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and enjoy hot.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs if desired.
- Enhance flavor with a splash of soy sauce or chili oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
