Description
Irresistible Hainanese Chicken Rice with Juicy Chicken Thighs is a delightful dish that combines tender, poached chicken thighs with aromatic jasmine rice, creating a comforting and flavorful meal. The gentle poaching ensures the chicken remains succulent, while the rice absorbs all the rich flavors from the broth. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both simple and impressive, promising to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless chicken thighs (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup white jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear; set aside.
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add chicken thighs to the pot and reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes.
- In another pot, bring rinsed rice and 2 cups of leftover broth to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and steam for about 15 minutes.
- Whisk together soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl; set aside.
- Slice cooked chicken and fluff rice before serving on a platter. Drizzle sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg