---
title: Hainanese Chicken Rice
servings: 4
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 50 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/chicken-rice-hainan
---

Gather @chicken thigh{1%kg}, @jasmine rice{400%g}, @fresh ginger{60%g}, @spring onion{4} and @bird's eye chili{4}.

Bring a large pot of water to a bare simmer with half the ginger and the spring onions.

Lower in the chicken and poach at the barest shiver — never a boil — for 35 minutes. ~{35%minutes}

Turn off the heat and let the chicken rest in the hot broth for 10 more minutes so it finishes gently and stays silken. ~{10%minutes}

Meanwhile, fry the @garlic{6%clove} and remaining ginger until fragrant. ~{1%minutes}

Cook the rice in the reserved poaching broth with the fried garlic and ginger until tender. ~{15%minutes}

Blend the chili, ginger, @lime{1} and a ladle of broth into the sauce.

Slice the chicken, brush with @sesame oil{1%tbsp}, and serve on the rice with @cucumber{1} and sauce.