Hainanese Chicken Rice with a Twist

Name: Hainanese Chicken Rice with a Twist
Cuisine: singapore
Ingredients: 1 Whole chicken, about 1.2 kg; 1 tsp Salt; 2 slices Ginger, sliced; 4 Garlic cloves, smashed; 2 Scallions, sliced; 1 cup Rice, rinsed and drained; 2 cups Chicken stock; 1/4 cup Coconut milk; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Fresh lime juice

A recipe from singapore.

🇸🇬 singaporeNut FreeComfortingKid Friendly

Nutrition (per serving)

520Calories

30 gProtein

38 gCarbs

22 gFat

5 gSugar

1150 mgSalt

Ingredients

1 Whole chicken, about 1.2 kg
1 tsp Salt
2 slices Ginger, sliced
4 Garlic cloves, smashed
2 Scallions, sliced
1 cup Rice, rinsed and drained
2 cups Chicken stock
1/4 cup Coconut milk
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 tsp Red pepper flakes
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Fresh lime juice

Method

Season the whole chicken with salt, rubbing it all over the skin and inside the cavity; set aside for 10 minutes to allow the seasoning to penetrate.
Place the chicken in a large pot, cover with water, add ginger slices, smashed garlic, and scallions, then bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes; meanwhile, strain the stock, reserving it for the rice.
In a separate saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, add the sliced red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant; then add the rinsed rice, stirring to coat each grain with the oil and pepper.
Pour in the strained stock and coconut milk, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until the rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
While the rice cooks, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces; mix in soy sauce, lime juice, and a pinch of salt for extra flavor.
Serve the shredded chicken over the fragrant coconut rice, garnish with fresh scallions, and provide extra soy sauce on the side; the dish should be comforting, aromatic, and mild enough for children.