Inspired by the delicious fusion flavors of Macau, this One-Pot Rice Cooker Macau-Style Portuguese Chicken Rice (葡國雞飯) is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s easy to make at home. Macau’s Portuguese-Chinese culinary heritage brings together spices, coconut milk, and tender chicken, all cooked with rice in a single pot. Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows your rice cooker to handle all the heavy lifting!
Welcome to my 14 Days “One Pot Around the World Series” where I will show you how I cook international cuisines with just a rice cooker! With minimal prep and cleanup, these one-pot rice cooker recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. Just toss in your ingredients, press a button, and let your rice cooker do the work.
Why Use a Rice Cooker?
Rice cookers are surprisingly versatile and perfect for creating easy, low-effort meals. Unlike the stovetop, a rice cooker offers an automated cooking process that’s perfect for cooking pasta evenly without needing constant stirring or adjusting heat levels.
Day 4: Macau-style Portuguese chicken rice （葡國雞飯)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb chicken thigh, cut into small pieces
- 1 small carrot, cubed (~1 cup)
- 1/2 cup edamame (can sub with green pea)
- 1/2 potato, cubed (~1 cup)
- 1/2 onion, cubed (~1 cup)
- 3/4 cup of rice (1 scoop from the rice container scoop)
Chicken Marinate (with 1/2lb chicken)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cooking wine (I use Shaoxing wine)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp juice from grated ginger
Soup base:
- 1/2 cup of chicken stock
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp white pepper powder (adjust to your liking)
Steps:
- Mix all soup base ingredients and set aside
- Cut all the ingredients into small cubes, I did 1/3 inches for my toddlers, but you can cut it bigger if you desire
- Rinse 3/4 cup of rice ( 1 scoop of rice from the rice cooker scoop)
- Add cubed vegetables and the marinated chicken on top of the rice
- Add the soup mixture to the pot
- Cover the lid and turn on the cooker to regular rice mode
- Once the machine beeps and everything is cooked, mix them and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Macau-Style Portuguese Chicken Rice
- Rice Options: Jasmine rice offers an authentic aroma, but any long-grain rice works well.
- Extra Veggies: Feel free to add in green peas, carrots, or zucchini for added nutrition and color.
- Coconut Milk: Full-fat coconut milk is preferred for a creamy texture, but light coconut milk works if you prefer a lighter dish.
- Spice Adjustment: For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili powder or fresh chili slices.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Macau-style Portuguese Chicken Rice combines the best of both worlds: the rich, comforting flavors of a Portuguese-inspired curry with the simplicity of a one-pot meal. The rice cooker does all the work, delivering an aromatic and creamy chicken rice dish that’s both delicious and easy to make. Gather your ingredients, and enjoy the warmth of Macau-style comfort food in every bite!
Macau-style Portuguese chicken rice （葡國雞飯)
Equipment
- Rice cooker
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ½ lb chicken thigh cut into small pieces
- 1 small carrot cubed (~1 cup)
- ½ cup edamame can sub with green pea
- ½ potato cubed (~1 cup)
- ½ onion cubed (~1 cup)
- ¾ cup rice 1 scoop from the rice container scoop
Chicken Marinate (with 1/2lb chicken)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cooking wine I use Shaoxing wine
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp juice from grated ginger
Soup base:
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tbsp white pepper powder adjust to your liking
