Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This Southeast Asian one-bowl dish combines tender poached chicken with rice cooked in chicken broth.
This Southeast Asian one-bowl dish combines tender poached chicken with rice cooked in chicken broth. The fresh ginger and scallion sauce complements it beautifully, making it a satisfying choice for lunch or dinner.
World cuisine · 55 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 769g serving): 625.9 kcal · protein 34.9g · carbohydrate 64g · fat 23.1g · sodium 1736.2mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: After adding the chicken to the boiling water, keep the heat at medium-low because high heat can make the meat tough.
Tips: Let the chicken rest briefly before slicing so it retains more of its juices.
Tips: Use slightly less chicken broth than your usual amount of water when cooking the rice for a light, fluffy texture.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Boneless chicken thigh — 150 g
- Rice — 75 g
- Ginger — 12 g
- Green onion — 20 g
- Garlic — 1 pc
- Soy sauce — 2 tsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Cucumber — 40 g
- Salt — 0.5 tsp
- Water — 450 ml