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Chicken Rice

A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender poached chicken served over fragrant jasmine rice, ideal for any occasion.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken rice, Asian cuisine, comfort food, easy meals
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 3-4 lbs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Chili sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Clean the whole chicken under cold water.
  • In a large pot, add the chicken, garlic, ginger, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest.
  • Strain the broth and reserve it for cooking the rice.
  • In a separate pot, heat some oil and sauté the remaining garlic until fragrant.
  • Add the jasmine rice to the pot and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in 3 cups of the reserved chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and let the rice cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken and serve it over the rice, garnished with cilantro and accompanied by chili sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g