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Hainanese Chicken

Savory Hainanese Chicken: Your New Family Favorite Dish

This Hainanese Chicken recipe combines ginger and garlic flavors for a comforting, nutritious family meal in just 50 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken opt for free-range for enhanced flavor
  • to taste tablespoon salt
  • 2 inches ginger fresh
For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice substitute basmati for a unique twist
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Garnish
  • 1 piece cucumber can swap with radish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce adjust based on salt preference
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil use sparingly

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hainanese Chicken
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt and ginger, lower the chicken in, simmer for about 30 minutes until cooked.
  2. Remove chicken, strain the broth, return 2 cups to the pot, bring to a boil, add jasmine rice, ginger, and garlic; cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Whisk minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl to prepare the sauce.
  4. Slice the chicken, arrange over the rice, garnish with cucumber and cilantro, and drizzle the sauce over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This Hainanese Chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and is best served fresh. Use reserved broth for cooking rice or soups.

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