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One Pot Hainanese Chicken and Rice
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One Pot Hainanese Chicken and Rice

45 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • chicken thighsMeat450 g
  • sesame oilPantry5 g
  • saltSpices1.5 g
  • jasmine rice (rinsed)Grains200 g
  • garlic (peeled)Produce6 pieces
  • ginger (sliced)Produce15 g
  • green onion (chopped)Produce30 g
  • chicken brothPantry300 ml
  • chicken bouillon powderPantry5 g
  • turmeric powderSpices1 g
  • ginger (grated)Produce15 g
  • green onion (thinly sliced)Produce15 g
  • sesame oilPantry5 g
  • saltSpices1 g
  • neutral oilPantry25 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce15 g
  • sambalPantry25 g
  • srirachaPantry25 g
  • chicken brothPantry15 ml
  • lime juiceProduce5 ml
  • sugarPantry10 g
  • cucumber (sliced)Produce100 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

663kcal

Carbs
88 g
Proteins
28 g
Fat
23 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Place the chicken thighs in a mixing bowl.
    • Season with the sesame oil and salt and rub to coat.
    Step 1
  2. Build the pot

    • Add the jasmine rice, garlic, ginger, green onion, chicken broth, chicken bouillon powder and turmeric powder to a pot.
    • Lay the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice.
    Step 2
  3. Simmer the chicken and rice

    • Bring the pot to a boil, then drop to a simmer.
    • Cover with a lid and simmer until the liquid has completely evaporated.
    Step 3
  4. Make the ginger scallion sauce

    • Add the ginger, green onion and salt to a bowl.
    • Heat the sesame oil and neutral oil in a pan until shimmering or the first wisp of smoke appears, watching it closely.
    • Pour the hot oil over the ginger and green onion and mix.
    Step 4
  5. Make the chili garlic sauce

    • Add the garlic, ginger, sambal, sriracha, chicken broth, lime juice and sugar to a bowl.
    • Mix until well combined.
    Step 5
  6. Rest and plate

    • Take the pot off the heat and let the rice rest.
    • Remove the chicken and slice it or serve as is.
    • Plate a scoop of rice with the chicken, the sauces and toppings such as green onion, cilantro and cucumber.
    Step 6