Description
Experience the comforting and flavorful Hainan Chicken Rice, featuring tender chicken, fragrant rice, and vibrant sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole free-range chicken
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups homemade chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
- Soy sauce
- Cilantro for garnish
- Cucumber for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by poaching the whole chicken gently in a pot of simmering water.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it and set aside.
- In a separate pan, sauté the jasmine rice in vegetable oil until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth to the rice and cook until the rice is tender.
- Slice the poached chicken and plate it attractively.
- Serve with ginger-scallion sauce and soy sauce on the side.
- Garnish with cilantro and cucumber.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Rinse rice until water runs clear for fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching and Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg