Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Stir in the rice and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

For years, Singaporeans have been debating what might qualify as their "national dish" amid such a wealth of food cultures. Some nominate high-end chili crab for its lip-smacking quotient, others ...

Poach the chicken for about 60 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F at the thickest part. Transfer the cooked chicken into a cold ice bath immediately to firm up skin.

With chicken-intensive menus — not surprising given the name — the eateries offer quick service and low prices for everyone who’s obsessed with the joys of Hainan-style chicken with rice.

While the chicken is poaching, render the chicken fat. Pour about 30ml (2 tbsp) of water into the small pan holding the chicken tail and fat. Place over a medium flame and cook until the water boils.

Hainan chicken rice is maybe my favorite chicken dish — nourishing but not heavy, comforting but not cloying. And the elements branch out into helpful leftovers.

This Hainan 2.0 wave is rooted in the Hainan province in Southern China, but evolved from a comfort dish popular in Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand — each with ...

The pull of Hainan chicken rice is strong. A seemingly simple dish of poached poultry, ... In the case of khao man gai, however, the chicken can be either be steamed or poached.

What it is: Owner Qi Yang and his daughter Jenny Yang opened Cluck2Go restaurant a little more than a month ago in Pasadena, near Pasadena City College.

The most authentic Hainan chicken rice in OC. Photo by Cynthia Rebolledo. The best meal I had in Singapore was a dish called Hainan chicken rice. And as with all great food found in Singapore, ...

Hainan chicken rice takes me across the world, to a part of me I look like the most, but act like the least. It reminds me of the roots that were never a part of my everyday upbringing.