This Hainanese chicken and rice dish is soul-warming and comforting. A succulent whole chicken is gently poached until it reaches tender perfection. It is sliced and presented atop a bed of fragrant rice, each grain infused with chicken broth and garlic. But it's not just the chicken and rice that make this dish extraordinary; it's the accompanying trio of sauces that elevate the flavors. The chili sauce, with its fiery kick tempered by sweetness and tanginess, the ginger garlic sauce, boasting a magnificent blend of pungent aromatics and savory notes, and the soy sauce, rich and complex, all come together to create a remarkable eating experience.

Quick Info

⏱️ 180 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 98%

Nutrition

1010 cal • 49g protein • 73g carbs • 55g fat

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Healthy] • [Easy] • [Dinner] • [Under 1 Hour] • [Low-Calorie] • [High-Protein] • [Low-Sugar]

Ingredients

• 1 whole 3-5 pound chicken, giblets removed
• ¼ cup kosher salt, divided
• 1 4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices
• 1 bunch of green onions
• 1 gallon of cold water, plus more as needed
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• ¼ cup sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped chicken fat
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups reserved chicken poaching broth
• 2 tablespoons sambal
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons reserved chicken poaching broth
• 2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• Reserved fried garlic and ginger
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 3 tablespoons dark sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons reserved chicken poaching broth
• 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced, for serving
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, for serving

Instructions Preview

1. To clean the chicken, rub all over with a …
2. Remove any excess fat from the chicken and…
3. Season the chicken generously with salt. S…

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Recipe by: Matthew Johnson • From: Tasty