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.

Hainanese Chicken Rice Classic Singaporean Hainanese Chicken Rice Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs) 4 cups jasmine rice 4-5 slices fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 stalks green onions 4 cups chicken broth (from poaching chicken) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt to taste For the dipping sauces: Soy sauce with a splash of sesame oil Chili sauce (blend red chili, garlic, ginger, vinegar, sugar) Fresh ginger sauce (grated ginger mixed with oil and salt) Directions: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add ginger slices and green onions. Submerge whole chicken, reduce heat to a simmer, and poach chicken for 40-50 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and immediately plunge into ice water bath to stop cooking and tighten skin. Set aside. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well. In a pot or rice cooker, heat vegetable oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add rice and stir to coat in oil. Add 4 cups of strained chicken broth (from the poaching liquid) to the rice. Cook rice until tender and fluffy. Carve chicken into serving pieces. Brush lightly with sesame oil and sprinkle with salt. Serve chicken with fragrant rice and accompanying dipping sauces. Garnish with cucumber slices and fresh cilantro if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 75 minutes Kcal: 500 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #hainaneserice #chickenrice #singaporefood #asianrecipes #comfortfood #poachedchicken #fragrantrice #dippingsauces #easyrecipes #homemadefood #ricecookerrecipes #asianflavors #classicrecipes #foodie #hawkerfood #asiancuisine #gingerchicken #chickenrecipe #ricebowl #flavorful Experience the iconic flavors of Singapore with this Classic Hainanese Chicken Rice — tender poached chicken and fragrant rice, served with flavorful dipping sauces! 🍚🍗🌿