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Rice Cooker Chicken Rice

Recipe by Andy Cooks on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A comforting one‑pot chicken rice that’s quick to prepare and full of savory flavors. Jasmine rice soaks up fragrant chicken bone broth while the thigh becomes tender and juicy, and fresh spring onions with a drizzle of chilli crisp add brightness and a hint of heat.

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Rice Cooker Chicken Rice by Andy Cooks, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice in the rice cooker bowl under cold water two or three times, draining after each rinse.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rinse water runs clearer after repeated rinses. Drain well between rinses.

  2. Add the rinsed rice back to the bowl and pour in the chicken bone broth, swirling to ensure the rice is evenly covered.

  3. Add the spring onion whites, sliced ginger, sliced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a small pinch of Yum Yum seasoning to the bowl.

  4. Rub the chicken thigh all over with 1 tsp sesame oil and place it on top of the rice and broth mixture.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken rests on top of the rice mixture. Keep the chicken above the rice for the cooking cycle.

  5. Close the rice cooker lid, select the regular cooking setting, and start a full cooking cycle (approximately 25‑30 minutes).

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cooker begins its regular cycle with the lid closed.

  6. When the cooker signals that cooking is complete, open the lid and let the rice rest for 3‑5 minutes to finish steaming.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice has finished steaming and the cooker has signaled completion. Leave the lid closed while it rests.

  7. While the rice rests, finely slice the green parts of the spring onions.

  8. Remove the cooked chicken thigh, let it rest briefly, then fluff the rice with a fork.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice separates into fluffy grains. Fluff gently to avoid crushing the grains.

  9. Slice the chicken thigh (removing the bone if present) into bite‑size pieces and arrange them on top of the rice.

  10. Garnish the dish with the sliced spring onion greens, drizzle with chilli crisp to taste, and add a few drops of green oil if desired.

  11. Serve the chicken rice hot and enjoy.

Tips while you cook

Rinse the rice thoroughly
Rinse the jasmine rice two or three times, draining after each rinse, before adding it to the cooker.
Rest the rice after cooking
Let the rice rest for 3‑5 minutes after the cooker signals completion before fluffing.
Season the chicken beforehand
Rub the chicken thigh with 1 tsp sesame oil before placing it on top of the rice and broth.
Prep garnish while rice rests
Finely slice the green parts of the spring onions while the rice is resting to save time.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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