Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe

Name: Hainanese Chicken Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 3- to 4-pound chicken, trimmed of excess fat; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic; 5 slices fresh ginger, peeled and smashed; 1/4 cup peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 3 shallots, roughly chopped; 2 cups long-grain rice; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; Ginger-Chile Sauce (page 584); 2 tomatoes, sliced; 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced; 1/4 cup minced scallion; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

One 3- to 4-pound chicken, trimmed of excess fat
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
5 slices fresh ginger, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
3 shallots, roughly chopped
2 cups long-grain rice
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
Ginger-Chile Sauce (page 584)
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup minced scallion
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Rub the inside and outside of the chicken with salt and put 2 tablespoons of the garlic and the ginger in its cavity.
3
Add the chicken to the water; it should be completely submerged, but just barely.
4
Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes.
5
Turn off the heat and let the bird remain in the water for 2 hours, covered.
6
Remove the chicken from the pot (reserve the stock) and place it in a large bowl of ice water until cool.
7
(Or refrigerate it and proceed with the recipe when youre ready.)
8
Place the peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
9
When the oil is hot, add the remaining garlic and the shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
10
Add 1 quart of the reserved chicken stock and bring to a boil.
11
Add the rice, bring to a boil again, then reduce the heat to low and cover; cook for about 20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
12
Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
13
Drain the chicken and rub it with the sesame oil.
14
Cut it into bite-sized pieces (you can decide whether you want to include the bones or not) and arrange it over the rice.
15
Drizzle some of the Ginger-Chile Sauce over the chicken and decorate with the tomatoes and cucumbers.
16
Sprinkle the scallion and cilantro over all or, if you like, heat the remaining chicken stock and serve in small bowls, sprinkled with the scallion; stir in some sauce to taste.

469

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 3- to 4-pound chicken, trimmed of excess fat, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic, 5 slices fresh ginger, peeled and smashed, and more.

Yes, Hainanese Chicken Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hainanese Chicken Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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