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Gluten-Free Hainanese Chicken Rice

A Singaporean classic made gluten-free with flavorful chicken and fragrant rice.

65m4 servings
Contains soyContains sesameWHEAT-free
550 cal|40g protein|55g carbs|20g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 8 cups Water
  • 4 slices Ginger (sliced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (smashed)
  • 2 stalks Scallions (tied)
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Long-grain rice
  • 2 cups Chicken broth (from cooking chicken)
  • 2 tbsp Gluten-free soy sauce (Tamari)
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, combine chicken, water, ginger, garlic, scallions, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  2. 2Remove chicken from pot and set aside to cool. Reserve the chicken broth.
  3. 3While chicken is cooling, rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  4. 4In the same pot, add the rinsed rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
  5. 5Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  6. 6Mix gluten-free soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl for dipping sauce.
  7. 7Serve rice topped with chicken, sliced cucumber, and dipping sauce.

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