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Hainan Chicken Rice

A staple Singaporean meal featuring succulent poached chicken and highly aromatic rice cooked in chicken fat and stock, served with zesty chili-ginger sauce.

Medium 30 min prep 60 min cook 90 min total 4 servings 4.9/10

Ready in

90 minutes

Makes 4 servings

About This Recipe

A staple Singaporean meal featuring succulent poached chicken and highly aromatic rice cooked in chicken fat and stock, served with zesty chili-ginger sauce.

The quintessential Singaporean dish: perfectly poached chicken paired with savory, aromatic rice.

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

10.0

Taste

7.5

Difficulty

9.0

Presentation

7.0

Nutrition

8.5

Value

8.5

Instructions

9.0

Ingredients

8.0

Time Accuracy

8.5

Would Make Again

9.3

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 30 min

Cook 60 min

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Chicken

1 pc whole chicken (approx 1.5kg)
5 slices ginger (smashed)
3 stalks scallions

Rice

2 cups jasmine rice (rinsed)
2 tbsp chicken fat (rendered)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2.5 cups chicken broth (from poaching)

Sauces

5 pcs fresh chili (bird's eye)
2 inch ginger (minced)

Equipment

Large stockpot For poaching the chicken
Rice cooker Or heavy-bottomed pot for rice
Blender For dipping sauces

Instructions

1

Poach chicken in boiling water with ginger and scallions until cooked through, then plunge into ice water.
2

Sauté garlic and ginger in rendered chicken fat, add rinsed rice, and toast briefly.
3

Cook the rice using the reserved chicken poaching broth instead of water.
4

Blend chili, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and a splash of broth to create the signature dipping sauce.
5

Slice the poached chicken and serve over the fragrant rice with cucumber slices and prepared sauces.

Nutrition

Calories 620

Protein 35g

Carbs 68g

Fat 22g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 2g

Sodium 850g

Serving Size 1 plate

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An incredibly fragrant, high-effort-high-reward classic that captures authentic Singaporean flavors.

Pros

Aromatic rice
Tender chicken
Iconic flavors

Cons

Requires multiple steps
Needs good quality chicken

Overview

The quintessential Singaporean dish: perfectly poached chicken paired with savory, aromatic rice.

AI Insights

Summary

A staple Singaporean meal featuring succulent poached chicken and highly aromatic rice cooked in chicken fat and stock, served with zesty chili-ginger sauce.