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.

Chicken Fillet Ala King Crispy Chicken Fillet with Creamy Ala King Sauce Ingredients: For the Chicken Fillet: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Oil for frying For the Ala King Sauce: 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and bell peppers; cook for 3–4 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually pour in milk and chicken broth while whisking. Add peas and paprika; cook until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the crispy chicken fillets topped with generous spoonfuls of Ala King sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 480 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 #chickenfillet #alakingsauce #crispychicken #homemadecomfortfood #familydinner #easyrecipes #weeknightmeals #creamysauce #filipinofood #chickendinner #crunchyoutsidejuicyinside #saucylove #homecooked #tastychicken #chickensauce #classicrecipes #chickensupreme #comfortingdishes #quickmeal #panfriedchicken Golden crispy chicken fillet smothered in rich Ala King sauce? Yes please! Perfect for Sunday dinners or cozy weeknights! 🍗🥦🍴