"The slow cooker does all the work in this comforting rice porridge, breaking down the rice with fragrant ginger and star anise and poaching the chicken until silky. A bit of chili oil is the vibrant kick this dish needs. You can also use Sriracha or a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Cilantro or baby spinach leaves can work in place of the watercress...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
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1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
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1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
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1 Thai chile
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1 star anise pod
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1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped green onions
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2 tablespoons hot chili oil
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2 ounces watercress sprigs
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1 ripe avocado, diced