12/03/2026
Trying out something healthy and easy to prepare in our kitchen. Do let us know how it turns out for you!
HEALTHY APPLE CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS, ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH 🍗🍎
Ingredients
• Whole chicken (skin removed if desired) or chicken pieces
• 1–2 onions, sliced
• 1–2 apples, sliced
• Fresh ginger, sliced or grated
• 2 tsp honey
• 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Herbs like rosemary or thyme
Instructions
1. Prep Chicken:
• Rub chicken with olive oil, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and herbs. Let marinate 10–20 minutes.
2. Layer in Rice Cooker:
• Place onions and apples at the bottom.
• Put the chicken on top.
3. Cooking:
• Set the rice cooker to the “Cook” setting.
• Close the lid and let it cook. If your cooker automatically switches to “Warm,” you may need to press Cook again after 20–25 minutes. Total cooking time depends on chicken size: roughly 40–60 minutes.
• Check the internal temperature: chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) to be safe.
4. Optional Finish:
• For a slightly roasted look, you can briefly broil in the oven for 3–5 minutes at the end, but it’s optional.
5. Serve:
• Slice chicken and serve with cooked green beans, zucchini and squash on the side to complement the flavor.
Tips for Moisture & Flavor
• Adding a splash of water, apple juice, or low-sodium chicken broth at the bottom will create extra steam and prevent sticking.
• Keep the lid closed as much as possible; lifting lets moisture escape.
• The apples and onions release juices that naturally keep the chicken tender.