Description
Experience the tantalizing flavors of Hainanese Chicken Rice, a comforting dish featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs served over fragrant jasmine rice. This beloved recipe combines savory broth, aromatic ginger, and garlic, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. With its rich taste and stunning presentation, you’ll want to savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ cucumber, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Broth: In a large pot, combine chicken broth with ginger and garlic. Simmer over medium heat.
- Add the Chicken: Gently lower chicken thighs into the simmering broth. Cook for about 30-40 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Cook the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 1.5 cups of the broth in another pot and cook as per package instructions.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a small pan over low heat, sauté minced garlic and chopped green onions in sesame oil until fragrant.
- Serve: Plate fluffy rice topped with sliced chicken thighs and garnish with cucumber slices and green onions. Drizzle with soy sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg