Hainanese Chicken Rice (oyster Sauce Chicken Surprise)

Hainanese Chicken Rice is a popular dish in Singaporean cuisine, known for its fragrant rice and tender poached chicken. This recipe adds a twist with a surprise oyster sauce chicken that will elevate the flavors of this classic dish.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Singaporean Singaporean Cuisine Hainanese Chicken Rice Oyster Sauce Chicken Asian Recipe
Hainanese Chicken Rice (oyster Sauce Chicken Surprise)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, about 3 lbs
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the chicken and pat dry. Rub the chicken with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the chicken, ginger, and half of the green onions. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and let it rest before chopping into serving pieces.
  3. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. In a pot, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Transfer the rice to a rice cooker and add the chicken broth from poaching the chicken. Cook the rice according to the rice cooker instructions.
  4. In a separate pan, heat oyster sauce and soy sauce. Add the chopped chicken pieces and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve the oyster sauce chicken with the fragrant jasmine rice. Garnish with the remaining green onions.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
20g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Rice cooker Frying pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Serve the Hainanese Chicken Rice with a side of chili sauce and sliced cucumbers.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Save the poaching liquid to use as a flavorful stock for other dishes.

Cost

$15