Sesame Oil Chicken Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Sesame Oil Chicken Rice
Description
Sesame Oil Chicken Rice brings together boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a mix of soy sauce, garlic powder, white pepper, salt, sugar, and rice wine. Brown beech mushrooms and ginger strips provide earthy and fragrant notes during a gentle stir-fry in sesame oil on the Instant Pot's sauté setting. The partially cooked chicken, mushrooms, ginger, rice, and water cook simultaneously under high pressure, allowing flavors to meld as the rice absorbs the seasonings.
The resulting dish features tender chunks of chicken distributed through fragrant jasmine rice infused with the aroma of sesame oil and ginger. The brown beech mushrooms add texture and umami depth. A final addition of chopped green onion brightens the dish just before serving.
This rice dish works well as a standalone meal or paired with simple steamed vegetables. Using chicken thighs gives a tender bite, and marinating ahead ensures the meat is well-flavored. The use of an Instant Pot speeds cooking while intensifying the integrated flavors.
The recipe notes remind to marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes and to wash the rice well before cooking. Heat control during stir-frying is important to avoid burning the ginger and chicken. Adjust timing and liquid according to your pressure cooker. The presence of toasted or light sesame oil affects when to add it for optimal flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken thighs (Skinless and boneless)
- 1 pack brown beech mushrooms (5.3oz or 150g)
- 6 lices ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup rice (I use jasmine rice)
- ¾ cup water
- 3 ticks green onion
Marinate Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cooking rice wine
Instructions
- A pack of brown beech mushrooms (5.3 oz /150g) remove the roots and wash them.
- Cut 6 slices of ginger into strips.
- Cut 3 sticks of green onion.
- Trim the fat and cut 2 pieces of boneless chicken thighs into cubes.
- After that, put the cut chicken thighs into the bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of white pepper, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cooking rice wine. Mix it well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
- Turn on the instant pot pressure cooker. Press the sauté button. Pour 2 tablespoons of sesame oil into the instant pot. Then, add the ginger strips and stir fry them a little bit. (Just stir fry it a little and make sure the temperature is not high, when you see smoke coming out the temperature is high. The size of this instant pot is 6 quarts.)
- Next, add the marinated chicken into the pressure cooker and stir fry them a little bit. (Do not need to cook the chicken fully at this point.) After, turn off the pressure cooker.
- Put a cup of washed and drained rice into the instant pot. (Remember to drain the rice well after washing.) Mix the rice and chicken.
- The following step, pour ¾ cup of water into the pressure cooker. Also, make sure the rice is covered by the water.
- After, add the washed brown beech mushrooms on the top. Close the lid and vent. Push the manual button, adjust time for 6 minutes at high pressure and natural release pressure.
- When the rice is done, add the green onion and mix it well.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for a minimum of 15 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Rinse and drain rice properly to remove excess starch before cooking.
- Use moderate heat when stir-frying ginger and chicken to prevent burning; watch for smoke as an indicator of high temperature.
- Adjust sesame oil timing based on type: toasted sesame oil is best added after cooking, while light sesame oil can be added during stir-frying.
- Ensure rice is covered with water before sealing the pressure cooker for even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 543mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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