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Inspired by Hainanese Chicken, this Poached Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce is the ultimate comfort dish—juicy, slow-poached chicken, aromatic rice infused with rendered chicken fat, and a punchy, savory ginger scallion sauce. Add a crunchy topping of fried chicken skin and fresh herbs, and you’ve got a simple yet deeply flavorful meal that’s hard to beat.
This dish is pure comfort food—whether you’re making it for a weeknight meal, meal prep, or a cozy dinner, it’s all about tender textures, balanced flavors, and that perfect bite of fragrant rice, silky chicken, and crispy skin.
This dish is pure comfort food—whether you’re making it for a weeknight meal, meal prep, or a cozy dinner, it’s all about tender textures, balanced flavors, and that perfect bite of fragrant rice, silky chicken, and crispy skin.

Gordon Ramsay
Born in Scotland and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Gordon Ramsay trained with top chefs and opened successful restaurants worldwide. He's also a global TV star with shows like Next Level Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, and MasterChef.
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1HR 20MINS
Total Time
$5.06
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Chicken

1
(4 lb)
(4 lb)
Whole Chicken
reserved fat trimmings for the rice

8 cups
Water

4 cloves
Garlic

3 in
Fresh Ginger, cut into 1-inch pieces

4 stalks
Scallions, thickly sliced

to taste
Salt
Rice

2 cups
Jasmine Rice

to taste
Salt
Sauce

2 in
Fresh Ginger, grated

3
Scallions
green parts only

1/2 cup
Neutral Oil

1/2 tsp
Salt

1 pinch
Granulated Sugar

1 pinch
Chicken Bouillon Powder
or MSG
optional
Toppings

2
Cucumbers, sliced

1/2 bunch
Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped