Hainanese Chicken Rice - Popular in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Spreading!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

The prototype of Hainanese chicken is a dish called Weng Chang Ji (文昌鸡) in Hainan provenience in China. Wen Chang Ji is a special breed of chicken, which is organically raised and freshly slaughtered right before cooking. The chicken itself is already flavorful and delicious. Therefore, locals don’t use pandan leaves or lemon grass. But, when this dish spread to Singapore. They had to change the recipe by adding more herbs to cover up the disadvantage of using frozen chicken. Therefore, depending on the quality of your chicken, you can choose to add pandan leaves and lemon grass or not. My chicken is range free and I got it fresh from a local farm, so scallions and ginger will do just perfect. Weng Chang Ji has bright yellow skin, which tastes buttery and fatty - so delicious. There is no other chicken comparable, in my opinion, LOL! The chicken in the USA, the skin is off-white when it is cooked, and it is less fatty. I can’t recreate the real Hainanese chicken 100% but at least I can fake the color with turmeric! Don’t judge me LOL! 🔪 BROWSE MY KITCHENWARE - bit.ly/3NWLZQ8 ❤️ SUPPORT ME ON PATREON - bit.ly/38QRTmP 🥢PRINTABLE RECIPE - soupeduprecipes.com/hainanese-chicken-rice-recipe/

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Of course people will judge you BUT you have nothing to fear because of your honesty and thoroughness - you're an excellent teacher! The pinned comments are very valuable for both the history and details of this dish. Please keep including deep background information like this - it adds another wonderful layer to your videos! Cheers!

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I love you explained how to deal with the difference in chickens! Thank you!

[@NinaBaby210]

😂 “Fake It til You Make It” they say!🤣 Well it looks delicious! Thanks for Sharing Mandy.

[@cat679]

HOW IGNORANT ARE YOU?? USING PANDA LEAVES AND LEMON GRASS BECAUSE CHICKEN USED IS FROZEN? Geez I don't know if I should call you lazy or ignorant, or "racist". So if Thai people use lemon grass in their tomyam, it is because the seafood they are cooking with isn't fresh? Southeast Asians using pandan leaves in their cakes and bread because the flour isn't fresh. It is all a matter of *PREFERENCE* and personal taste to add whatever they want to cook the chicken. Strongly dislike your sense of superiority. 😡

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Thank you for teaching how to cut the chicken. It's embarrassing to admit this, but I don't know how to cut the chicken🙏thank you again

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[@mstini8794]

Since i moved to canada ..i really miss Singaporeans chicken rice...now after watched your channel..i gonna cook it myself...merci madame

[@suki4290]

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[@michelled8947]

This is an amazing lesson! I've watched quite a few videos how to make Hainanese chicken, but this is the best!! I appreciate your attention to detail and your explanations about ingredients and method!

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Thank you for all of your recipes. They allow us to travel to many parts of the world, while we are at home. Thank you so very much. You also mentioned that you can no longer use your mortar and pestle because of your arthritis. Many of us can sympathize due to our chronic illnesses, such as one or more types of arthritis and other illnesses. You do a very, very good job showing us how to make your recipes, even though we too might have similar illnesses. Many of us took home economics classes and loved doing so, because of all the recipes that we were taught how to make. That may no longer be something that is taught in school, but you fill that role. Thank you so very much for all of the wonderful recipes that we learn to make..

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[@Cclj135]

This version was the best I’ve made so far. So thank you for sharing. I followed 99% of the recipe. Changed my vegetable and added a little more salt in the rice. My only criticism is I would have started making the sauces first then the chicken bc my chicken cooled down too much by the time I was ready to eat. Definitely a weekend recipe…

[@robertlee4172]

Wonderful to see, this dish has become an internet favourite. I've often told friends of how a whole boiled chicken, can be turned into several meals. Now, they can learn for themselves, merely searching on YT.

[@lou5368]

back when we were young we visited our dad who was working in Singapore that time and every time we eat outside me and my brother will always order this. it's really really good

[@teslarex]

I just made this with a small fresh brown chicken. My wife had made the rice already-I sauteed aromatics and chinese sausage in oil and mixed it in. It’s was great. The blanching and icing of the chicken on the beginning really makes the skin and meat firm and tasty.

[@rosalynnchow5057]

I came across a chicken rice shop in PJ, Malaysia - they used 5% of glutinous rice with the jasmine rice to cook chicken rice. The texture was firm, fragrant and just about right.

[@sharkbait201]

Just followed this recipe and made Hainanese chicken, rice and sauces for the family and we all loved it!!!! Thank you for the detailed recipe and amazing tips!

[@xxRabiiixx]

Thank you for a homerun recipe! I made this tonight and it was so delicious. My husband said it tasted exactly like the one we had in Singapore.

[@fffuuuiiis2948]

This takes me back to the years I spent in Singapore. Hainanese chicken rice at the night time hawker centers.

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I Love how detailed you are, and that makes us confident to try your recipes. You're one of the best 👩‍🍳 I've ever watched. Stay awesome.

[@lovelynagrace3303]

I made this last week and it comes in perfection 👀 The rice and the soup is the highlight of the dish. To add more freshness to the dish ,I blanch some bean sprouts as a side dish and pour oyster sauce..It feels like I'm traveling to Singapore with this taste

[@joetoday7273]

Thanks so much for sharing with us your version of hainanese chicken dish. Your husband is so lucky to have a wife like you. You don't only make cooking easy and delicious, you make it look so fun, enjoyable and appetizing. I love to watch all your videos. I learn a lot from you. Thanks again and more power to you.

[@carolynchan2768]

Hi Mandy! I have been enjoying your KZbin recipes and like how detailed you are in your insruction. I really appreciate your perfecting of recipes and doing the research before you present a recipe to us. I know how much more work that must be for you. You must be one of those types that is always improving upon what you know, like me. That's why I watch you and others, to learn more and better ways to do things! I learned how to make Chinese poached chicken from my parents, who at one time owned a restaurant. What they did was to bring the seasoned water up to a boil, then drop the chicken in, when it came up to a simmer again, put the tight fitting cover on and then turn off the heat. Let the chicken poach in that broth for an hour, on the stove, but with the heat off. I was always amazed how that whole chicken got completely, but just cooked. The meat was silky and moist. When they made the ginger scallion sauce, they used a dried ingredient that in Cantonese sounded like "sand ginger" (phonetically pronounced, sa gueng). Have you heard of that? I love that distinctly different flavor, although others in my house don't, unfortunately. I also wondered if the plunging in cold water was really necessary because I'd be concerned that you'd lose some flavor by doing so. Did you note if there was a huge difference if you didn't do the ice water bath after cooking?

[@WokandKin]

That sauce is an absolute winner! So good with the Hainanese Chicken 🥰 I love how there’s so much balance in the one dish!

[@Pwecko]

I used to have this in Hong Kong in the 80s and 90s. It was wonderful. I'm hungry now.

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

The soul of a hainanese chicken is the red chilli sauce, ginger mince & fried garlic oil & the green onion mince with hot oil pour & seasoning. Also the chicken light soy sauce seasoning...

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[@pyaeaung8400]

I just ate this for breakfast today at a restaurant. I was willing to try them at home What a coincindence! I'm trying it this week💙

[@Iskandar64]

I discovered Hainanese Chicken Rice in lockdown. I think it is one of my top 5 dishes now. But I think this is the best method.

[@Natalie-health-wellness]

Ohhh wow that’s what this dish is!! Thank you for that information. I never order as to me I judged it by the cover lol…. I thought they looked boring…..It’s got beautiful aromatics and flavours…. Yummy I don’t tolerate chicken and meats without sauces and flavours…. I would definitely love the rice and soup but when I do make this dish I will for sure need those condiments with the chicken…. Even though I might not want to cook all your recipes, I love watching you make them and teach us how, where and who about them, thank you

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As usual you detailing and presentation in the videos are perfect! Will try this soon!

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I was truly impresessed with the chili sause. It's kick - ass palette of tastes is also good accompaniment for all kinds of grilled meats. Great recepie in general. Thank you Mandy.

[@kazuwilliams5222]

Thank you. I made this last night. Instead of rice, I used Chinese egg noodles. My belly was very happy.

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[@yburbutcazapnalude8207]

I will try this recipe soon.I tried this before in Singapore and I love it it so much.Thanks for sharing......

[@Andres-pr6mx]

I prepared your dish and it turned out delicious 😋! Thank you for sharing your recipes, they are simple to follow, specially for us, non asian folks trying to learn about your culture, and to cook asian food.

[@Rhynni]

I made this for dinner tonight, and it was very delicious. Thank you for the tip about dipping the chicken into simmering water a number of times to tighten the skin, and the sesame oil and turmeric trick!

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You are so welcome!

[@lambertois11]

I visited Singapore in 2018, I tasted the Hainanese Chicken Rice! I definitely prefer by far, the Canadian oven roast chicken!

[@liveandgrow]

Thank you so much for this. It’s the only recipe I’ve found that has reminded me of Singapore.

[@elizabethh9591]

This was my favorite when I worked in Singapore. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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[@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563]

This was my Chinese stepgrandfather’s (Yeh-Yeh) FAVORITE dish. I have now sent this recipe to my stepfather so that he can replicate it.

[@junaidsakib5604]

A wonderful take on the national dish of Singapore! Looks delicious!

[@candycap747]

I love the way how you explained to make Hainamese rice chicken, but the chicken looks not enough cooked yet...❤

[@walastikdingruth]

Great idea rubbing it with salt to get rid of unwanted smell, surely tender and flavorful Chicken Rice!

[@MrEagleeye58]

For the temperature of the chicken: The safe temperatur for 1 Hour cooking is actually 62 C or 145 F as long as you cook it for 1+ hour, I would give it 1.5 hours to make sure. This way the chicken would be much more tender. The FDA temperature of 75C or 165F is meant for "dumb cooking" at any length of time. Refined cooking by those that can understand can simply be done around 62-70.. for 1 hour 30 mins giving the chicken much more taste and tenderness

[@lisahinton9682]

Mandy, you're such a good teacher! This looks absolutely fabulous. I've had the dish before in Los Angeles's Chinatown, and I still pine for that meal. I cannot wait to make this myself. Thanks, my dear!

[@soldoutclothing]

This is the best version I’ve come across here so thank you very much!

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[@kennethwu115]

Thanks Chef. This is one of the best dishes in Asia. One of my favourites also. 😍

[@bubblegumlipgloss8488]

Omg I am fixing this on friday!!!!!!! I'll be watching this video the entire time so I get it right. Can't wait. Looks so yummy!!!

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I was going to write,but your voice is amazing..great recipe and very well explained.

[@trqhbib]

Wow, Mandy! You made it Perfectly. I thought I was the only guy who knew how to do this right - but you nailed it. It is not an easy dish to perfect, I do use a mortar for the chilli sauce but I understand why you used a mixi. I am sorry to hear of your arthiritis. I hope you recover soon. Very impressed. I agree that this dish is best without pandan, lemon grass or other additives to keep the essence true to the classical Hainanese version where Chicken is the rock star and the ginger follows soon after.

[@Mykohori]

I love this so much, thank you for the recipe

[@VJMOJO]

and I do think you're an accomplished master despite your arthritis. Kudos and may your pain fade away...😊😊

[@sebastiangluck7793]

This has got to be one of the best chicken and rice meals. I love it!

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Thank you, Mandie. I always enjoy your videos. I learn a lot from you and you always make me hungry, too!

[@RedDragonVideos]

Sorry about the arthritis Mandy. That's why I never try to make bread. This is a great method. I am sure the chicken is moist and tender. I prefer dark meat. Sometimes leg quarters or thighs are under a dollar a pound and I stock the freezer. Thank you. Have a great weekend 😍👍💞🐲🙋‍♂

[@thomasrickit678]

Delicious!!...I must try this out. Thanks Mandy I appreciate all your knowledge and skills.

[@thebrokefoodie]

Thank you. I had this in a restaurant once, and I was on cloud 9. I'm so excited to try this!

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This looks wonderful and I bet it tastes even better.

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Love it, best version and details I've come across! Thank you for sharing!

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Awesome show thank you for sharing. Looks very delicious. Have a great day

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Thank you so much for doing this recipe. I’ve been looking forward to it for a while.

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[@VJMOJO]

Hello Mindy, cannot thank you enough for all your efforts in making these recipes. I have very difficult to please teens to feed over the next three days and I've found the perfect solution by following your lucid explanations for yummy wholesome meals. I personally love very high spice (chilli) flavours but my lil guests are not so good with that, so trying out all your recipes for 10 meals starting from tomorrow evening i.e. 18-20 March '23. Life save you ❤

[@shuermarvin577]

I love this dish. Thank you for sharing the techniques of making it. You are such a wonderful chef. I found you recently. 😘😘

[@aliasmarg8ta127]

I LOOOVE Hainanese chicken rice. I've always wondered to make the dipping sauces , especially the green onion dip. I love your cooking vlogs

[@xxPenjoxx]

This looks incredible! The soup was nice and clear. Thank you for the tip about blanching the chicken before adding it to the clay pot.

[@augiehuerta5843]

Beautiful presentation. You're an excellent teacher.

[@krisfaller2951]

Thank you so much for your work. I have learned so much. Under water chicken is now a regular in my house. I had no idea that chicken could taste that good!

[@dazuotv]

Hainan chicken rice recipe is very good, I will definitely try it 👍

[@paulo929refael2]

Thank you Mandy for this recipe video! It’s popular in Thailand too, there it’s called Khao Man Gai, or Chicken Fat Rice. Very common to find as street food and sooooo good. 😋

[@CrystallineGreen]

I will prepare it on Sunday. Can't wait. It's a lot of work but i'm sure it worth the effort. Thanks for the recipe and the technique 🙂

[@Hadjie.F]

Will definitely try this, thank you for the recipes and tips. Love from Cape Town, South Africa

[@Takemura76]

I’ve been crazing this recipe! Thank you!

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Absolutely love this video and recipe!!! Great job!

[@katxfish]

This is my ultimate favorite dish ever!!!!

[@wahyuferiyansyah7290]

Nasi hainan is the most popular Chinese dish in South East asia especially in my country (indonesia), I don't know why we're here not changed a lot from the original recipe like another Chinese dish, maybe because it's just right. And proud for our Chinese ancestors

[@nasenmann25]

Thanks! This looks good. Will try today

[@DanDan-wq4mi]

So very flavorfull...very nice taste and texture..hope you can make others authentic chinese foods from every place of china...see you..

[@vaininarussello6511]

Thank you Mandy, this dish was my grandpa's favorite 😍

[@barbarang4981]

Love it with full instructions

[@Lou-bg1xc]

Everything was delightful, like always, simple great cooking can be amazingly flavorful.

[@shotgunridersweden]

Oooh i love this, i make it every now and then.

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I have to make this! Thank you for sharing this recipe

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Love your cooking and easy to learn . Thank you ❤

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oooh i have been looking for this! So glad your feed popped up. Subscribed.

[@keithprinn720]

big fave dish with green veg and soup delicious.

[@tweety2132]

I've enjoyed your cooking, I like most of your recipes, it's hard to pick out a favorite. I will just pick one of my favorites, Hainanese Chicken Rice. Happy Lunar New Year Mandy and fellow subscribers! 新年快乐

[@harryjohnson6527]

Perfect my all time favourite Thank you reminds me to go cook it

[@annchovy6]

I love this dish, but sadly it’s not the kind of thing that people from certain cultures go for (they don’t get excited about a perfectly cooked, boiled chicken that doesn’t have color or lots of seasoning), so I only get to have this if I go to a restaurant, which I can’t do living in the Caribbean now. I like it with the white ginger sauce instead of ginger scallion oil, but ginger scallion is good, too.

[@goto8438]

Thanks Mandy for explaining it so well. I hope i can make it as good as you.

[@clarissagafoor5222]

this has been eaten here in Hong Kong since I was young - and I`m serioulsy not young any more!

[@maeverlylilith9295]

Sooooo yummy!! I will definitely be making this!

[@MrEagleeye58]

Cooling the chicken: Commercial outlets put the chicken in overflowing running tap water for initial cool down as the running water that overflows will cool the chicken consistently. Dunking in ICE is not as good because the cooling consistency will not be there. Ice Dunking is to get the gelatine in the skin to form.. Some cooks will cool with tap water then dunk in ice , but most do not do this. They only use overflowing tap water to remove heat from the chicken body consistently.