Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Hainanese Chicken and Rice with this easy One Pot recipe. Tender chicken cooked atop fragrant jasmine rice, served with ginger-garlic and soy dipping sauces.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Rice:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless, skinless for convenience)
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
For the Ginger-Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
For the Soy Dipping Sauce (optional):
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- sliced green onions or chili for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet with a lid, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add rinsed rice and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring to coat with aromatics.
- Season chicken with a little salt and pepper. Place chicken thighs skin-side up directly on top of the rice. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until rice is fluffy and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Meanwhile, make the ginger-garlic sauce by heating the neutral oil until hot (but not smoking), then pouring it over the ginger, garlic, salt, and vinegar in a small heat-safe bowl. Stir well.
- Optional: Mix soy dipping sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Serve chicken and rice with both sauces on the side. Garnish with sliced cucumbers, cilantro, and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Boneless chicken can cook a little faster—check for doneness around 18–20 minutes.
- Leftovers keep well and are even more flavorful the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop (One Pot)
- Cuisine: Asian, Singaporean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg