Claypot Chicken & Rice with Mushrooms (Asian Style)

claypot chicken rice with mushroom in the cooking pot with spoon

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Claypot Chicken & Rice with Mushrooms (Asian Style)

Hot and comforting, this One Pot Chicken & Rice with Mushrooms has all the umami, savory, and aromatic goodness of Asian cooking. Plus, it's one of the easiest recipes ever!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Halal

Servings: servings

Author: Richa

Ingredients

3 shiitake mushrooms
1 cup hot water
2 boneless chicken thighs approx. ½ cup, cut into ½ inch cubes
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper powder
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
½ tablespoon cornflour
2 tablespoons sunflower or any neutral flavoured oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
5 shallots finely sliced
½ cup raw thai jasmine rice 105 gms/washed and soaked for 20 minutes
2 teaspoons chilli oil

Instructions

Hydrating shiitake mushrooms

Soak shiitake mushrooms in 1 cup of boiling hot water for 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve the water and slice the mushrooms length-wise.
3 shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup hot water

Marinating

In a bowl, mix together chicken, sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, white pepper powder, sesame oil & cornflour. Marinate for 10 minutes.
2 boneless chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon white pepper powder, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, ½ tablespoon cornflour

Chilli oil mix

Take 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce and 2 teaspoons of chilli oil in a small bowl, mix well and set aside.
2 teaspoons chilli oil

Making rice

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a claypot or thick bottomed cooking pot, add garlic, ginger, shallots and saute for a minute until fragrant.
2 tablespoons sunflower or any neutral flavoured oil, 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger, 5 shallots
Add the marinated chicken & mushrooms and saute for 1-2 minutes on low till they are well roasted.
Add the drained rice, saute for 1-2 minutes, add 1 cup of water used for soaking shiitake and bring to a boil. cover and cook on low for 12 minutes till the rice is cooked well.
½ cup raw thai jasmine rice
Rest for 3-4 minutes, drizzle chilli oil mix on top, rest for 2 minutes and serve.

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Notes

Using claypot gives a distinct, authentic flavour to the rice.

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