Hainanese Chicken Rice Surprise

Hainanese Chicken Rice Surprise is a classic Singaporean dish that features succulent poached chicken served with fragrant rice, accompanied by flavorful sauces and a surprise side dish.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Singaporean Chicken Rice Asian
Hainanese Chicken Rice Surprise

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, about 3 lbs
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce

Instructions

  1. Wash the chicken and pat dry. Rub the skin with salt and set aside.
  2. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Drain well.
  3. In a pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger slices, and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add the drained rice to the pot and stir to coat with the aromatics. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. While the rice is cooking, prepare the chicken. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Submerge the whole chicken, breast side down, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken and plunge it into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, chop the chicken into serving pieces.
  6. Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and chili sauce to make the dipping sauce.
  7. Fluff the cooked rice and transfer it to a serving platter. Arrange the sliced cucumber and chopped cilantro around the rice. Place the chopped chicken on top of the rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
400 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Pot Large pot for poaching chicken Serving platter

Tools

Knife Cutting board Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Hainanese Chicken Rice Surprise with a side of clear chicken broth and a refreshing iced tea.

Tips & tricks

For an extra surprise, consider adding a side of stir-fried vegetables or a spicy sambal sauce.

Cost

$20