Roasted Chicken Rice Singapore Recipe
Roasted Chicken Rice is a popular dish in Singapore known for its flavorful roasted chicken served with fragrant rice and a side of chili sauce. This recipe offers a delicious and authentic taste of Singaporean cuisine that you can easily recreate at home.
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hourIngredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs)
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
- 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: How to Cook Roasted Chicken Rice Singapore
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Clean the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
- Place the garlic, ginger, and lemongrass inside the cavity of the chicken.
- Place the chicken on a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the skin is golden brown and the juices run clear when pierced with a knife.
- While the chicken is roasting, rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and set aside.
- In a pot, heat some oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the drained rice and stir to coat the grains with the oil.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before carving into serving pieces.
- Serve the roasted chicken with the fragrant rice, sliced cucumber, and a side of soy sauce and chili sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and drizzle with a little sesame oil before serving.
