Hainanese Chicken Rice Poached Hainan Chicken with Fragrant Garlic Rice and Trio of Dipping Sauces Ingredients: For the Chicken: 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cleaned 1 tablespoon salt (for scrubbing) 5 slices fresh ginger 3 scallions Water (enough to submerge the chicken) Ice water (for ice bath) For the Rice: 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed 2 tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, minced 2 1/2 cups chicken poaching broth 1/2 teaspoon salt For the Sauces: Ginger-Garlic Sauce: 2 tablespoons minced ginger 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup hot oil Chili Sauce: 2 red chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt to taste Soy Sauce Drizzle: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons chicken broth To Serve: Cucumber slices Fresh cilantro Directions: Scrub the chicken skin with salt to clean and exfoliate, then rinse thoroughly. In a large pot, bring water, ginger slices, and scallions to a boil. Lower to a gentle simmer, add the chicken, and cook for 30–35 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the chicken steep for another 20 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 10 minutes. Remove, pat dry, and chop into serving portions. In a pan, heat chicken fat or oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add rinsed rice, stir for 2–3 minutes, then pour in chicken broth and salt. Cook rice until fluffy. For sauces: Mix ingredients of each sauce in small bowls. Heat oil for ginger-garlic sauce and pour over the aromatics. Blend chili sauce ingredients in a blender or with immersion blender. Plate chicken over a bed of rice with sauces on the side. Garnish with cucumbers and cilantro. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #hainanesechickenrice #poachedchicken #garlicrice #chinesestreetfood #singaporefood #comfortfoodclassic #asianfoodlover #riceandchicken #authenticasian #gingerchickensauce #chiliheat #soyseasoned #cleaneats #asiancomfortfood #chinesehomecooking #steamedgoodness #silkyskinchicken #easyasianmeals #flavorfulsimplicity #streetfoodstyle One of Asia’s most beloved comfort foods—Hainanese Chicken Rice! Silky chicken, garlic-infused rice, and 3 flavorful sauces. Pure perfection.

Japanese Curry Chicken Mild & Comforting Japanese Chicken Curry Stew Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1 large onion, sliced 3 cups water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 apple, grated (Fuji or Honeycrisp works best) 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce For the Curry Roux: 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 tablespoon honey Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) Directions: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Add carrots, potatoes, and grated apple. Stir for a couple of minutes. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. While the stew simmers, prepare the curry roux in a separate pan: melt butter, then stir in flour and cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned. Add curry powder, garam masala, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir to make a thick paste. Add the curry roux into the pot with the stew. Stir well to incorporate. Let simmer for an additional 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables beautifully. Serve hot over steamed white rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes Kcal: 490 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #japanesecurry #chickencurry #curryrecipe #comfortfood #homecooking #japanesestew #kare #japanesedinner #curryroux #easyjapaneserecipe #mildcurry #chickenstew #asiancomfortfood #riceandcurry #weeknightmeal #homemadecurry #flavorfulchicken #onepotdinner #heartymeals #japanesecuisine This Japanese Curry Chicken is a warm hug in a bowl! 🍛🍗 Comforting, mildly spiced, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for those cozy nights in. 🧡