Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Irresistible Hainanese Chicken Rice with Juicy Chicken Thighs. This dish combines tender chicken thighs simmered in aromatic broth with fluffy jasmine rice infused with ginger and garlic. It’s not just a meal; it’s a culinary journey that brings warmth and joy to your dining table. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse chicken thighs under cold water and pat dry. Season generously with salt.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and sliced ginger in oil until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add seasoned chicken thighs to the pot and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Cook rice with equal parts water (1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water) in a separate pot until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- Mix soy sauce with sesame oil for dipping sauce while the chicken and rice finish cooking.
- Plate jasmine rice alongside chicken thighs, garnish with cucumber slices and cilantro, and serve with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (330g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 98mg