Hainanese Chicken With Cilantro Rice Recipe

Name: Hainanese Chicken With Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped; 1 None onion, peeled, quartered; 1 None carrot, peeled, roughly chopped; 3 None fresh cilantro roots, bruised (leaves reserved); 3 cloves garlic, bruised; 1 None star anise; 12 None whole black peppercorns; 1 tsp sea salt; 1 (4 lb) whole chicken; 5 None spring onions, finely chopped; 2 1/2 tbsp freshly grated ginger; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 14 oz long-grain rice; None None steamed Chinese broccoli, to serve

Servings: persons

2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1 None onion, peeled, quartered
1 None carrot, peeled, roughly chopped
3 None fresh cilantro roots, bruised (leaves reserved)
3 cloves garlic, bruised
1 None star anise
12 None whole black peppercorns
1 tsp sea salt
1 (4 lb) whole chicken
5 None spring onions, finely chopped
2 1/2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1/2 cup vegetable oil
14 oz long-grain rice
None None steamed Chinese broccoli, to serve

1
Combine celery, onion, carrot, cilantro roots, garlic, star anise, peppercorns, salt and chicken in a large saucepan. Fill with enough cold water to just cover chicken. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 45 mins, or until chicken is cooked through.
2
Meanwhile, to make the ginger sauce, whisk together spring onions, ginger and vegetable oil. Season and set aside.
3
Remove chicken from stock and place on a cutting board to rest.
4
Strain stock. Pour 4 cups into a medium saucepan with rice. Cover and place over medium heat. Cook for 12 mins, or until tender. Using a fork, stir in cilantro leaves.
5
Remove meat from chicken bones and slice. Place on top of rice. Drizzle with ginger sauce and serve with steamed Chinese broccoli.

863

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped, 1 None onion, peeled, quartered, 1 None carrot, peeled, roughly chopped, 3 None fresh cilantro roots, bruised (leaves reserved), and more.

Yes, Hainanese Chicken With Cilantro 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hainanese Chicken With Cilantro Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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