Craving the classic flavors of Singaporean cuisine, but want an easier way to get dinner on the table? This Rice Cooker Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe is your answer!
Is this as good as authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice?
Yes! Forget complicated poaching methods; we’re bringing you a foolproof, one-pot dish that delivers authentic taste with minimal effort. This easy Hainanese Chicken Rice method utilizes your trusty rice cooker, resulting in tender, succulent chicken and fragrant, perfectly cooked rice. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, you’ll love how simple it is to create this delicious chicken rice rice cooker meal. Get ready to enjoy a flavorful and satisfying simple rice cooker Hainanese chicken recipe that will quickly become a family favorite.
What at the ingredients?
- Chicken Thigh (Breast won’t do the trick here. It will end up dry)
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Shallions (Spring Onions)
- Coriander
- Rice
- Chicken Stock
What delicious side dishes should I serve it with?
No Hainanese Chicken Rice is complete without its essential accompaniments. First, a vibrant easy Chinese scallion sauce, adds a pungent and aromatic kick, perfectly complementing the delicate chicken. For a refreshing contrast, a crisp cucumber onion salad, with its light, vinegary dressing, cuts through the richness of the dish. And for those who crave a bit of heat and textural complexity, a drizzle of chili crisp provides a delightful crunch and a fiery, savory depth, elevating the entire meal to a truly unforgettable culinary experience.
Chefs tips for a perfect Rice Cooker Hainanese Chicken Rice!
For an extra layer of flavor, start by trimming any excess skin from the chicken thighs. Place the skin in the bottom of the rice cooker and allow the fat to render over low heat. Once the skin has released its golden oil, add minced ginger, garlic, and the white parts of your scallions.
Let these aromatics sizzle gently in the rendered chicken fat, allowing their fragrant oils to infuse the base of the dish. This simple step creates a deeply flavorful foundation upon which the rest of your Hainanese Chicken Rice will be built, ensuring every bite is rich and aromatic. Once you can smell the garlic, add the rice and give it a good mix.
Now it’s time to add the stock! You don’t want to add the normal amount of liquid that you normally would when cooking rice in a rice cooker. When we add the chicken it will release a bit of extra liquid. Lay the chicken skin side up over the top of the rice. Now you just need to let that rice cooker cook! If you have a fancy new rice cooker, put it on chicken rice mode. Otherwise you’ll probably be wanting to cook it for around 45 minutes. The extra fat in the chicken thigh will keep the chicken from drying out.
Did you give this a try? Let us know how it went down in the comments below!
Rice Cooker Hainanese Chicken Rice
Craving the classic flavors of Singaporean cuisine, but want an easier way to get dinner on the table? This Rice Cooker Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe is your answer!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the chicken
Trim the excess skin from the chicken thighs. Turn on the rice cooker and add the chicken skin. Let the fat render out of the skin for about 7 minutes.
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Add the aromatics
Add the garlic, ginger and the green parts of the scallions. No need to chop the scallions as they are just used for flavour. Let everything cook in the rendered fat for about 5 minutes.
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Add the rice and stock
Add the rice and mix everything together. Add the chicken stock. Overall you should be adding slightly less liquid than you normally would in a rice cooker as the chicken will also release a bit of liquid.
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Add the chicken and leave to cook
Lay the chicken thighs over the top of the rice. If you have a 'Chicken Rice' mode on your rice cooker, use that. Otherwise, leave to cook for up to 45 minutes until the rice is cooked. Check the chicken is done by poking it with a fork and checking for the juices to come out clear.
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Plate up!
Plate up the chicken and rice, and garnish with the cucumber slices and coriander. Consider accompanying with our Chinese Scallion Sauce or Cucumber Onion Salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 457kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Sodium 640mg27%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 32g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
So easy! I have a cheapy rice cooker, but seemed to work okay without the special mode.