Instant Pot Chicken Rice

Rediscover the beloved flavors of Southeast Asia with our Easy Singaporean Instant Pot Hainanese Chicken Rice. While traditional Hainanese Chicken Rice is known for its delicate and simple preparation, it often requires a significant amount of time to achieve its signature tenderness and depth of flavor. Our Instant Pot version revolutionizes the process, making it possible to enjoy this comforting and sumptuous dish without the lengthy cooking time.

The tender, juicy poached chicken, paired with aromatic and flavorful rice, captures the essence of Hainanese Chicken Rice. The homemade sauces and a fragrant chicken soup elevate this meal, making it both delicious and satisfying. Whether you’re looking to recreate a beloved family dish or simply explore new culinary horizons, this Instant Pot recipe brings convenience without compromising on taste.

Now if you’d like to check out traditional way to create this delicious dish, check out the recipes below:

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  Hainanese Chicken Rice

  Cooks in 120 minutesDifficulty: Medium

  Dive into the world of Hainanese Chicken Rice, a dish that combines tender poached chicken with fragrant rice cooked in chicken fat, and a trio of flavorful sauces. This recipe is a celebration of simplicity and taste, perfect for any occasion. Follow these steps to create a meal that will impress your family and friends!

  1 vote 5.0 Cuisine: Chinese, Malaysian, Singaporean
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  Traditional Singapore Chicken Rice

  Cooks in 60 minutesDifficulty: Easy

  Dive into the rich flavors of Southeast Asia with this easy-to-make chicken rice recipe! Perfect for impressing family and friends, this dish brings the taste of the Straits of Malacca right to your dinner table. Serve with a spicy chile sauce for an extra kick. Get ready to enjoy a culinary journey with minimal fuss!

  1 vote 5.0 Cuisine: Chinese, Malaysian, Singaporean
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  Hainanese Chicken Rice Trio Sauces

  Cooks in 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy

  Dive into the authentic flavors of Hainanese Chicken Rice with these three essential sauces! From a zesty chili sauce to a rich soy dip and a fragrant ginger scallion mix, these condiments will elevate your dish to new heights. Perfect for any home cook looking to impress with a taste of Southeast Asia.

  1 vote 5.0 Cuisine: Chinese, Singaporean

Chef’s Notes – Instant Pot Chicken Rice

• Quality of Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality chicken legs and aromatic herbs (green onions, garlic, shallots, ginger) for the best flavor and texture.
• Rice Selection: Opt for jasmine rice due to its aromatic qualities and slightly sticky texture. Rinse thoroughly to remove excess starch.
• Stock Management: Utilize unsalted chicken stock to control salt levels. Homemade stock can enhance the dish even more.
• Firming Chicken Skin: Plunging cooked chicken legs into an ice bath or under cold running water helps achieve a smooth and firm skin.
• Natural Pressure Release: Allowing the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure ensures tender and juicy chicken.
• Hot Oil for Ginger Sauce: Ensure peanut oil is hot enough to cook the grated ginger slightly, enhancing the sauce’s flavor profile.
• Customizable Sauces: Adjust the spice level of the chili sauce and the balance of sweetness and saltiness in the soy sauce to suit your taste.
• Serving Presentation: Serve the chicken, rice, and sauces separately to allow guests to customize their plates, enhancing the overall eating experience.

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Instant Pot Chicken Rice Delight

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Course: Main CourseCuisine: Chinese, SingaporeanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

481

kcal

Resting Time

10

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

Dive into the comforting flavors of this Instant Pot Chicken Rice Delight! This recipe brings the classic Singaporean Hainanese Chicken Rice to your kitchen with ease. Tender chicken legs, aromatic rice, and three delectable homemade sauces make this a meal to remember. Perfect for a budget-friendly, satisfying dinner that’s ready in under an hour!

Ingredients

• Chicken and Aromatics

• 4 whole chicken legs

• 3 stalks scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces

• 1 shallot, finely chopped

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh ginger slices

• 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth or water

• 1 tbsp kosher salt

• 1 tbsp peanut oil (or substitute with olive oil)

• Rice

• 1 cup jasmine rice

• ½ cup reserved chicken broth (from cooking the chicken)

• ½ cup water

• 1 tbsp peanut oil (or substitute with olive oil)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Soup

• Remaining chicken broth

• Additional water as needed

• Lettuce or cabbage leaves

• Chopped scallions for garnish

• Soy Sauce

• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

• ½ tbsp reserved chicken broth

• 1 tsp granulated sugar

• 2 drops sesame oil

• Ginger Sauce

• 1 stalk scallions, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger

• 1 ½ tbsp hot peanut oil

• Salt to taste (approximately ½ teaspoon)

• Chili Sauce

• 2 tbsp hot sauce

• 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 Juice from 1 lime

• 1 tsp reserved chicken broth

• Alternative Ingredients

• Chicken Legs: Substitute with boneless chicken thighs.

• Peanut Oil: Use olive oil or avocado oil.

• Jasmine Rice: Replace with basmati rice.

• Shaoxing Wine: Substitute with dry sherry or mirin.

• Hot Sauce: Use sriracha or any preferred hot sauce.

Directions

• Sauté Aromatics – Heat the Instant Pot on the sauté setting until hot. Add peanut oil and sauté scallions, shallot, garlic, and ginger for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
• Pressure Cook Chicken – Pour in chicken broth or water and deglaze the pot with a wooden spoon. Add salt and mix well. Place chicken legs in the pot. Close the lid and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes followed by a natural release for about 10-15 minutes.
• Firm Chicken Skin – Carefully remove the chicken legs using tongs and plunge them into an ice bath or run under cold water to stop cooking and firm up the skin.
• Filter Broth – Strain the chicken broth to remove solids. Mix ½ cup of this broth with ½ cup of water for cooking rice.
• Cook Rice – Clean the Instant Pot and heat on sauté setting. Add peanut oil and sauté minced garlic briefly. Add jasmine rice followed by the broth-water mixture. Close the lid and pressure cook on high for 3 minutes followed by a natural release for about 10 minutes.
• Prepare Ginger Sauce – In a small bowl, combine grated ginger and finely chopped scallions. Pour hot peanut oil over the mixture and add salt to taste.
• Prepare Soy Sauce – Mix dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, reserved broth, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
• Prepare Chili Sauce – Combine hot sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and reserved broth in a bowl. More details on the Sauce can be found at Hainanese Chicken Rice Trio Sauces
• Make Soup – Heat remaining broth in a saucepan and dilute with water if too salty. Bring to a light boil and cook lettuce or cabbage for about 1 minute. Garnish with chopped scallions.

Equipment

• instant pot
• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• Mixing bowls
• measuring cups and spoons
• Fine Mesh Strainer
• Wooden Spoon

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 481kcal
• Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sodium: 562mg
• Potassium: 363mg
• Carbohydrates: 39g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Protein: 25g
• Vitamin A: 133IU
• Vitamin C: 1mg
• Calcium: 27mg
• Iron: 1mg

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