Easy Soy Sauce Chicken in Rice Cooker
Easy Soy Sauce Chicken made in the rice cooker—juicy, savory, and easy, a flavorful whole chicken dish perfect for family meals or Lunar New Year celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, make sure the chicken fits into the rice cooker pot, the chicken I used in this recipe was about 2.5 lbs
- 4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp honey, or brown sugar
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 5-6 slices ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed
- 2 green onions, chop into 3-4 sections
For Garnish (optional)
- 1 green onion, chopped
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse and clean the chicken thoroughly. Then pour boiling water over the chicken to remove impurities and any odor. Pat dry.
- Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, honey, and white pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken. Let it marinate for 20–30 minutes. (Add more sauce and seasoning if your chicken is bigger size)
- Add ginger slices, garlic, and green onions to the bottom of the rice cooker pot.
- Place the marinated chicken on top. Pour any remaining sauce over the chicken. Close the lid and cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, flipping the chicken halfway.
- Let rest a few minutes before cutting. Spoon the savory sauce over the chicken. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with warm rice and enjoy!
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