Easy Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe
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Description
Hainanese chicken rice is a popular dish in Singapore and Malaysia. It is a simple yet flavorful meal consisting of poached chicken, fragrant rice, and a variety of sauces. This recipe is easy to follow, and it is perfect for anyone who wants to try making Hainanese chicken rice for the first time.Prep Time
Preparation time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.Cook Time
Cooking time for this recipe is approximately 45 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 1.2 kg)
- 2 cups of rice
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
- 2 pandan leaves, knotted
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red chili, sliced
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Equipment
- A large pot
- A rice cooker
- A pan
- A mixing bowl
- A spoon
- A knife
- A cutting board
Method
- Clean the chicken and remove any excess fat. Rub the chicken with salt and pepper, inside and out.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the chicken and pandan leaves. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and let it cool.
- In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add rice to the pan and stir well. Add chicken broth and pandan leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
- Once the chicken has cooled, chop it into pieces and arrange on a serving plate.
- Arrange cucumber, chili, and green onion around the chicken.
- Drizzle the sauce mixture over the chicken and rice.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use chicken stock instead of chicken broth.
- You can add more or less garlic and ginger, depending on your preference.
- For a more flavorful rice, you can add chicken fat to the rice.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 360 per serving
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to remove any excess fat from the chicken before cooking.
- Let the rice cook undisturbed to avoid burning or sticking to the pan.
- Use a sharp knife to chop the chicken into pieces.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sauce according to your preference.
Enjoy this easy Hainanese chicken rice recipe with your family and friends!
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