Hainanese Chicken In A Rice Cooker
  1. Place the sliced scallions and finely diced ginger in a heatproof bowl

  2. Add chicken bouillon powder and MSG (if using)

  3. In a small pan, heat the neutral oil over high heat until it shimmers. Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallion and ginger mixture, stirring immediately. Set aside

  4. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with sesame oil, chicken bouillon powder, and turmeric powder. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes

  5. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then transfer it to the rice cooker

  6. Add water, Better Than Bouillon (or chicken stock), and ginger slices. Stir to combine

  7. Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of the rice and top with scallions

  8. Start the rice cooker on the normal cooking setting

  9. Once the rice cooker finishes, remove the chicken and slice it. Fluff the rice with a rice paddle or spoon

  10. Serve with the ginger scallion oil on the side. Enjoy

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇨🇳Chinese

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 40m

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