Description
Enjoy a flavorful and comforting meal with this One-pot Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe. Tender chicken thighs cooked to perfection with fragrant jasmine rice, served with a zesty soy sauce on the side. A complete meal that’s easy to make and satisfying to eat!
Ingredients
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For the chicken
- 4 pieces chicken thighs, skin on, about 180g/6.3oz each
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
For the rice
- 1 1/2 cup jasmine rice or short grain white rice, about 310g
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
- 4 stalks scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Fresh chili, finely chopped (optional)
You also need
- Cucumber, sliced
- Blanched green vegetables such as Bok Choy, spinach, etc.
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Put the chicken thighs into a bowl, sprinkle with salt and white pepper, rub to distribute evenly, and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the rice and chicken: Rinse rice, drain well. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat, add scallions, ginger, and garlic. Fry until fragrant. Add rice, fry, add water and salt. Place marinated chicken on top. Cook covered for 20 minutes.
- Serve the dish: Remove chicken bones, slice into strips. Serve rice on plates, chicken on the side. Mix saved aromatics with soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and chili. Serve as a dipping sauce or pour over chicken.
Notes
- The chicken thighs should be around 180g/6.3oz each. Adjust cooking time and water if using larger pieces or more than 4.
- If using an Instant Pot, follow specific instructions provided for frying and cooking.
- Cooking in a rice cooker is also an option, with details on transferring ingredients and cooking.
- Water amount may vary slightly for stovetop method depending on heat and pot quality. Adjust as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 642kcal
