Rice Cooker Braised Chicken with Scallion Oil – Juicy and Tender

Method

Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Notes
Chicken leg (whole leg) 2 pieces
Light soy sauce 4 tablespoons
Dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons
Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
Black pepper powder 2 teaspoons
Salt 2 teaspoons
Green onion (chopped) 1 handful
Ginger (shredded) small amount
Green onion (whole stalks for base) 1 handful
Ginger slices 2 slices

A perfect Chinese New Year home-style dish! This rice cooker braised chicken is juicy, tender, and incredibly flavorful – all without adding water or oil. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 minutes (rice cooker)
Serves: 2-3 people

Cooking Steps

  1. Step 1
    Step 1 Detail

    Wash the chicken legs thoroughly and pat dry. Cut a few slashes on the meat to help marinade absorb.

  2. Step 2
    Step 2 Detail

    Prepare the marinade: mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper powder, and salt. Add shredded ginger and chopped green onion.

  3. Step 3
    Step 3 Detail

    Marinate the chicken legs for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor).

  4. Step 4
    Step 4 Detail

    Place whole green onion stalks and ginger slices at the bottom of the rice cooker to create a bed.

  5. Step 5
    Step 5 Detail

    Place the marinated chicken legs on top of the green onion bed. Pour the remaining marinade over.

  6. Step 6
    Step 6 Detail

    Turn on the rice cooker and cook. Once done, let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra chopped green onion.

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