Hainan Chicken Rice
Serves 4
10 mins prep
40 mins cook
50 mins total
This is a super simplified version of the Singapore Hainan Chicken Rice recipe, a national dish featuring poached chicken and seasoned rice served with cucumbers and chili oil. Cooked perfectly in a rice cooker, it boasts tender chicken and flavorful rice, making it easy to prepare at home.
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1: Rinse 1 cup long grain rice and place it in the rice cooker. 2: Add 2 cups chicken broth (or bouillon). 3: Grate a knob of ginger and 4 garlic cloves. 4: Add 2 stalks of green onions. 5: Lay 2 large chicken thighs on top, deboned and seasoned with salt and pepper. 6: Set the rice cooker and steam for about 40 minutes (cooking time varies based on model). 7: Once done cooking, remove and slice the chicken. 8: Plate the cooked seasoned rice with the chicken and sliced cucumbers. 9: Drizzle with garlic chili oil.