Hainanese Chicken Rice

Savor the comforting flavors of Hainanese Chicken Rice, a beloved dish featuring tender poached chicken served over fragrant jasmine rice, complemented by a zesty soy sauce. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering.

• 1 whole chicken
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 slices ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 cucumber Ingredient 8

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the whole chicken, ginger, and garlic. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

2. 2

   Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Reserve the broth for cooking rice and for serving.

3. 3

   In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of oil and sauté the washed jasmine rice until fragrant. Add 2 cups of the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a low heat, cooking for about 15 minutes until the rice is fluffy.

4. 4

   Once the chicken has cooled, chop it into serving pieces. Drizzle sesame oil over the chicken pieces and serve with sliced cucumbers.

5. 5

   Serve the chicken with the fragrant rice, a side of soy sauce, and the reserved chicken broth as a soup.