Looking for a comforting, flavor-packed meal that practically cooks itself? This Rice Cooker Hainanese Chicken is your one-pot solution for a satisfying dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious. With fragrant rice, tender chicken, and a sweet chili dipping sauce, this simplified version of the beloved Singaporean dish brings the taste of Southeast Asia right to your kitchen—no fancy tools required.
Everything cooks together in your rice cooker, making this an ideal hands-off meal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
🐔 Why You’ll Love This Rice Cooker Hainanese Chicken
- One-pot meal with minimal cleanup
- Uses simple, wholesome ingredients
- Packed with aromatic flavor from ginger, garlic, and scallion
- Perfectly tender chicken with flavorful rice
- Customizable and meal prep–friendly
Rice Cooker Hainanese Chicken – One-Pot Comfort with Big Flavor
2
servings5
minutes30
minutesIngredients
2 cups 2 rice, washed and drained
2 2 ½ cups seasoned chicken stock
1 1 chicken breast, skin-on
1 1 chicken leg
0.5 0.5 inch ginger, roughly chopped
2 cloves 2 garlic, roughly chopped
2 2 scallion whites, smashed or chopped
1 1 cucumber, sliced (for serving)
2 Tbsp 2 sweet chili sauce or ginger-scallion sauce (for dipping)
1 tsp 1 sesame oil
Salt and white pepper, to taste
Directions
- Wash your rice until the water runs clear. Let it soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Add the drained rice, chicken stock, ginger, garlic, scallion whites, and a pinch of salt and white pepper to the rice cooker. Stir to distribute.
- Place the chicken breast and leg directly on top of the rice.
- Close the lid and set the rice cooker to the standard cook setting. Let it complete its cycle (about 30–40 minutes depending on your model).
- Once the rice cooker is done, let everything sit for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Remove the chicken, slice it, and drizzle with sesame oil.
- Plate the rice with sliced chicken and fresh cucumber. Serve with sweet chili sauce or ginger scallion sauce on the side.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add extra aromatics: Try pandan leaf or a splash of Shaoxing wine for more depth
- Make it spicy: Serve with ginger-scallion chili sauce or sambal
- No sweet chili? Mix soy sauce with a dash of vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes
- More chicken? You can easily double the meat—just adjust seasoning and cook time slightly
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat gently in the microwave or steamer, and refresh with a drizzle of sesame oil.
