Hainanese Chicken Rice (Nut-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 whole (3-4 lb) Chicken
• 12 cups Water
• 4 slices Ginger
• 2 stalks Green Onions
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 cups Long-Grain Rice
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 medium Cucumber

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

Instructions

1. 1Rinse chicken thoroughly. Place chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Add ginger, green onions, and salt.
2. 2Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
3. 3Remove chicken from the pot and let cool slightly. Reserve 4 cups of chicken broth.
4. 4In a separate pot, sauté minced garlic in sesame oil until fragrant. Add rice and cook for 1 minute.
5. 5Pour in the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
6. 6Chop or shred the chicken. Serve chicken over rice, with sliced cucumber and a drizzle of soy sauce.

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