The Chicken Rice You’ll Want to Make Again and Again
This One-Pot Hainanese Chicken Rice is a simple and comforting dish made with just a few ingredients. The chicken is cooked gently with garlic, ginger, and rice, soaking up all the delicious flavours in one pot. It’s soft, juicy and full of taste perfect for a cozy meal with less mess and more flavour in less then an hour this version is easy to make and sure to impress anyone at the table.
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So Easy, anyone can cook it
I am someone who loves cooking but sometimes I just don’t feel like doing it. Still that’s not really an option when you have a family or even if you live alone and are used to eating home cooked meals. This Hainanese Chicken Rice is perfect for those days. It’s not just simple and easy to make with only a few ingredients but it’s also super delicious and leaves very little mess behind.
Why I Like This Recipe
If you love food that’s not too spicy this recipe will be a big hit. The rice has a very mild flavour and the chicken turns out soft and juicy. You can really taste the green onion topping in every bite. If you’re not a fan of green onions just skip them. But if you love them like I do you’ll fall in love with this recipe again and again.
Even my 5-year-old who prefers mild food with no strong spices not only liked it but also appreciated it so that’s a big thumbs up from her! I’ll definitely be making this one more often.
Lets make this super yummy one pot meal…
One Pot Hainanese chicken Rice
4
servings10
minutes25
minutes500
kcal35
minutesThis One-Pot Hainanese Chicken Rice is a simple and comforting dish made with just a few ingredients. The chicken is cooked gently with garlic, ginger, and rice, soaking up all the delicious flavours in one pot. It’s soft, juicy and full of taste perfect for a cozy meal.
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Ingredients
4 4 skinless chicken thighs
1 cup 185 g washed rice
1 tbsn 1 tbsn crushed ginger garlic
2 cup 473.18 ml chicken broth
salt and pepper
julian ginger
3-4 3-4 green onion
oil
- scallion oil
1 cup 100 g chopped green onion
1/2 cup 110 ml oil
salt for taste
Directions
- In a bowl marinate the chicken with salt and pepper, Mix well and keep aside.
- Now in a pot add oil and crushed ginger garlic.
- Sauté for a minute then add rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes more.
- Add chicken broth, sliced ginger and salt, Place the chicken pieces and turn the heat to medium let it come to a boil.
- Once about 90% of the water is absorbed add green onion on top and cover the pot.
- Cook for 15 minutes then turn off the heat and let it rest for another 10 minutes without opening the lid.
- Place the chopped scallions in a heatproof bowl.
- In a pan, heat 1/2 cup oil on medium heat. Once hot pour it over the chopped scallions, add salt and mix well.
- For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
- Enjoy😋
Notes
- for scallion oil we can use any neutral oil.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1g
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 500kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 700mg
- Potassium: 480mg
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Vitamin A: 200IU
- Vitamin C: 6mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Vitamin D: 1mg
- Vitamin E: 1mg
- Vitamin K: 18mg
- Thiamin: 0.2mg
- Riboflavin: 0.3mg
- Niacin: 12mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.4mg
- Vitamin B12: 0.5mg
- Folate: 20mg
- Biotin: 5mg
- Pantothenic Acid: 1mg
- Phosphorus: 250mg
- Iodine: 30mg
- Magnesium: 25mg
- Zinc: 2mg
- Selenium: 30mg
- Copper: 0.2mg
- Manganese: 0.5mg
- Chromium: 0mg
- Molybdenum: 20mg
- Chloride: 600mg
Few FAQs
Can someone with no cooking experience make this?
Yes! This recipe is perfect for beginners. It’s a one-pot dish with simple steps, easy ingredients, and no complicated techniques. Just follow along, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time.
Can I use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs?
Yes, you can use chicken breast, but keep in mind it may turn out a bit drier. Thighs stay juicier and more flavorful.
Do I need a rice cooker to make this recipe?
Not at all! This recipe is made in one pot on the stove, no special equipment needed.
Can I use store-bought chicken broth?
Yes! Store-bought chicken broth works just fine and saves time.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove or microwave.
Can I add vegetables to this recipe?
Yes! You can toss in some baby bok choy, peas, or carrots while the rice is cooking for extra nutrition.
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