Addictive Rice Cooker Honey Soy Chicken Rice

Steps

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1. 1
   Rinse the Japanese short-grain rice under water until the water runs clear, then soak in water until ready to use.
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2. 2
   Finely chop the parsley and set aside.
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3. 3
   Cut the chicken thigh into small bite-sized pieces.
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4. 4
   Place the chicken in a bowl and mix with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
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5. 5
   In another bowl, combine the rice cooker seasonings: 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake or white wine, 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp soy sauce, 1.5 tsp honey, and a dash of MSG, then mix well.
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6. 6
   Add the washed and well-drained rice to the rice cooker pot.
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7. 7
   Pour in 200 ml of water.
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8. 8
   Pour in the prepared sauce and mix well.
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9. 9
   Add the seasoned chicken and spread it evenly over the rice. Keep the total ingredient amount to no more than half the rice cooker's capacity.
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10. 10
    Press the cook button and let the rice cooker run for the same amount of time as you normally cook white rice.
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    Once the rice is cooked, add the chopped parsley and mix well.
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12. 12
    Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with additional parsley if desired before enjoying.
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