Hainanese-Style Roasted Chicken & Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Experience the bold and comforting flavors of Hainanese-style roasted chicken and rice, a hearty meal perfect for lunch and ideal for fitness enthusiasts. This Chinese-inspired dish features tender, spice-rubbed chicken roasted to perfection and served with aromatic rice cooked in chicken stock and spices. With a street-style appeal and a focus on high protein, this recipe is designed to satisfy meat lovers while keeping to budget-friendly ingredients. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this dish will become a crowd-pleaser in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 50 g White Pepper Powder
• 50 g Black Pepper Powder
• 20 g Cardamom Green
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 100 g Tej Patta
• - Chilli Green 100 G
• 250 ml Lemon Juice Concentrate
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 1 liter Sunflower Oil
• 20 g Cinnamon
• 500 g Chicken Whole
• 100 g Salt
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 20 g Turmeric Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub them with turmeric powder, red chili powder, ground black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and mustard oil. Let them marinate for 20 minutes.
2. 2. Place the chicken thighs on a baking tray lined with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the skin is golden and crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
3. 3. While the chicken is roasting, rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes. Drain the water before cooking.
4. 4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and green cardamom pods, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with the oil and spices.
5. 5. Add 2 cups of hot water and ground white pepper to the rice. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fluffy.
6. 6. Once the chicken and rice are ready, plate the dish by serving the roasted chicken over the aromatic rice. Garnish with chopped green chilies and spring greens, if desired.
7. 7. Serve immediately and enjoy this high-protein, street-style meal packed with bold flavors.