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Malaysian Hainanese Chicken Rice with Ginger and Chili Sauce

Hainanese chicken rice features poached chicken served with fragrant rice, ginger, and chili sauce. A delicious meal ready in 50 minutes.

Hainanese chicken rice offers a delightful blend of poached chicken and fragrant rice, enhanced by spicy chili sauce.

Why This Recipe Works

Flavorful Poaching: Poaching the chicken in broth infuses it with rich flavors while ensuring tenderness.
Aromatic Rice: Sautéing garlic and ginger before cooking the rice adds depth and fragrance.
Zesty Sauce: The chili sauce provides a spicy kick that complements the mild chicken and rice.

Chef's Pro Tip: For extra flavor, let the rice sit covered for a few minutes after cooking before serving.

2026-09-02

Recipe by MsPinaQ

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

50 min

Servings

1
Poach the chicken in simmering chicken broth for about 30 minutes until fully cooked.
2
Remove the chicken and let it cool; reserve the broth for later.
3
In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Add jasmine rice to the pan, stir for 1 minute, then add 4 cups of reserved broth.
5
Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
6
Mix chili sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl for the dipping sauce.
7
Slice the cooled chicken and serve over the fragrant rice, garnished with green onions.