Chicken Rice
Chinese
Intermediate
Main CourseHainanese Chicken Rice Recipe With Juicy Meat And Fragrant Rice
Chicken Rice
100 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
241
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Hainanese Chicken Rice carries a quiet charm built on technique rather than heavy spices. Originating from Chinese immigrants in Hainan and refined in Singapore, this dish celebrates clean flavours and careful cooking. The balance between tender meat, lightly seasoned rice, and dipping sauces makes it deeply satisfying across seasons.
The beauty of Hainanese Chicken Rice lies in its layered preparation. The same poaching broth flavours the rice, sauces, and even the final plating. Nothing is wasted, and every element builds on the last, creating a cohesive plate that feels complete without being overwhelming.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
Chicken Prep:
1.5 kilogramsWhole chicken
2 inchesGinger (cut into strips)
to tasteSalt
2-3Spring onions with greens
as requiredSesame oil, for applying
as requiredCucumber-cherry tomato salad, for serving
Sauce 1:
3-4Spring onions with greens
1 inchGinger
4 tablespoonsOil
to tasteSalt
Sauce 2:
1/2 cupLight soy sauce
1 tablespoonSesame oil
Sauce 3:
2 tablespoonsGinger (finely chopped)
5-6Garlic cloves
8-10Fresh red chillies
to tasteSalt
1/2 teaspoonSugar
from 1/2 lemonLemon juice
Rice:
1 1/2 cupsJasmine rice
3 tablespoonsOil
2 tablespoonsGarlic (finely chopped)
1 tablespoonGinger (finely chopped)
1/2 cupShallots (thinly sliced)
2Pandan leaves