Hainanese Chicken Rice - steamed chicken with ginger & scallion sauce

Name: Hainanese Chicken Rice - steamed chicken with ginger & scallion sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs ((skin-on)); ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp turmeric powder; 4 slices ginger; 1 tbsp cooking wine ( (optional)); ½ cup chopped scallions; 2 tbsp minced ginger; 1 tsp sugar; ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns ((optional)); 2 tbsp chopped cilantros ((optional)); 2 chopped Thai chili pepper ((optional)); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 cup jasmine rice; 2⅕ cup chicken broth

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Originates from Hainan, simple and flavorful Hainanese Chicken Rice has become popular not only in China but also in other Southeast Asian countries, such as Singapore and Malaysia, with each region adding its own unique variations and flavors to the dish. I'm excited to share my simple and unique method to attain golden, tender chicken infused with irresistible flavors.

Updated at: Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:47:07 GMT