Hainanese Chicken Rice

Hainanese Chicken Rice is a beloved dish featuring tender poached chicken served atop fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth, accompanied by zesty dipping sauces. This Halal adaptation ensures a delightful culinary experience with every bite.

Ingredients

• Chicken (preferably halal) - 400g
• Jasmine rice - 1 cup (200g)
• Water - 1.5 liters
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 piece (about 20g), sliced
• Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Chili sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil, add the chicken, ginger, and garlic. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
2. Once cooked, remove the chicken and set aside. Reserve the broth for cooking the rice.
3. In a separate pot, heat a tablespoon of oil and sauté half of the minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Add the rinsed jasmine rice to the pot, stirring to coat the rice with the oil and garlic. Pour in 1.5 cups of the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice is fluffy and cooked through.
6. While the rice is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, and the remaining minced garlic. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
7. Slice the poached chicken and serve it over the rice. Garnish with cucumber slices, chopped spring onions, and serve with the dipping sauce and chili sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats and antioxidants from sesame oil and garlic.

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