Ginger Chicken Rice

Love Hainanese chicken rice? You'll definitely enjoy this tasty fried rice with chicken chinks, flavorful ginger, and fragrant sesame oil.

Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, minced or grated
• 1 cup cubed skinless chicken breast or thigh fillet
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled
• Sliced leeks of garnish
• Ginger-garlic sauce (see tip) and sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), to serve (optional)

Procedure
1. Heat oil in a wok. Sauté garlic and ginger over medium heat until lightly browned. Add chicken and cook until opaque.

2. Add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and fish sauce. Let mixture simmer for a minute.

3. Add cooked white rice; mix well.

4. Transfer chicken rice to serving bowls. Sprinkle sliced leeks on top. Serve with ginger-garlic sauce and sweet soy sauce, if desired. Serve hot.