Hainan Chicken Rice

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
• 2 ounces fresh gingerroot, crushed
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 scallion, tie in a know
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• chili sauce or soy sauce, for dipping
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 5 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 3 3/4 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 prepare the chicken:.
• 2 wash the chicken and dry thoroughly. stuff the body cavity with the ginger, garlic, scallion, and salt.
• 3 fill a large pan with water and bring to a boil. put the chicken, breast side down, into the pan then return to water to a boil reduce heat and simmer, covered, turning the chicken over once, for 30-40 minutes, or until tender and the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
• 4 remove the chicken and rinse under running cold water for 2 minutes to prevent any additional cooking. drain, then rub the oil into the skin. set aside.
• 5 prepare the rice:.
• 6 to prepare the rice, heat the oil in a preheated wok or deep pan over high heat. add the garlic and shallots and stir-fry until fragrant. add the rice and vigorously stir-fry for 3 minutes. add the stock and salt. bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. turn off the heat and let the rice steam for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the rice grains are tender.
• 7 to serve, chop the chicken horizontally, through the bone and skin into chunky wedges. serve with the rice and dipping sauce.