If you’re searching for a dinner recipe that’s both effortless and packed with nutrients, this recipe is for you. Perfect for those nights when you want something clean and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen, this dish is a lazy cook’s dream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Minimal Effort! All you need is a rice cooker and a few simple ingredients.
- Nutritious and Balanced: Using a mix of multigrain rice adds extra fiber and nutrients.
- Flavorful: The chicken is tender and infused with the rich flavors of ginger, garlic, and onion.
- Easy Cleanup: One pot means less mess!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil (Avoid olive oil to maintain the authentic Asian flavor)
- 1/4 onion, thinly sliced
- 3-4 thin slices of ginger
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed multigrain rice (short grain white rice, brown sweet rice, barley, oats, black sweet rice, wild rice), short-grained rice would also work
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 medium-sized chicken breast
- 1 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Chicken Powder
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp onion, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tsp water
- Optional: A pinch of MSG to enhance the flavor
- Salad and roasted peanuts for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Aromatics
- In your rice cooker, heat 2 tbsp of canola oil.
- Add 1/4 of a sliced onion, 3-4 slices of ginger, and 1 thinly sliced garlic clove.
- Lightly brown the aromatics to release their flavors.
Step 2: Add the Rice and Chicken
- Pour 1 cup of mixed multigrain rice into the rice cooker.
- Add 1.5 cups of water.
- Normally, you would rinse the rice to remove excess starch and impurities. However, for the sake of convenience (and because modern rice processing is much cleaner than in the past), we’re skipping this step.
- Place 1 medium-sized chicken breast on top of the rice.
- Add 1 tbsp of Lee Kum Kee Chicken Powder for seasoning.
- Cook according to your rice cooker’s instructions (typically around 40 minutes for multigrain rice).
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
- In a separate pan, lightly brown 1/4 tsp of sugar over high heat.
- Add 1 tsp each of minced garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of soy sauce and 3 tsp of water.
- Simmer and stir for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of MSG.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy!
- Once the rice cooker is done, carefully remove the chicken breast and slice it.
- Serve the chicken and rice together, topped with the soy sauce mixture.
- Pair with a fresh salad of your choice and sprinkle with roasted peanuts for added crunch.
Why do I use multigrain rice?
Using a mix of multigrain rice not only adds a delightful texture to this dish but also boosts its nutritional profile. This combination of white rice, brown sweet rice, barley, oats, black sweet rice, and wild rice ensures you get a variety of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making this meal