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Poached Hainanese Chicken & DIY Sambal

Poached Hainanese Chicken & DIY Sambal

with Rice, Steamed Veggies & Ginger Lemongrass Oil
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
:Ā 
678 kcal
Protein
:Ā 
45.4g protein
Preparation Time
:Ā 
35 minutes
Difficulty
:Ā 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

2 clove

garlic

1 packet

white rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

1

carrot

1 packet

Asian Greens

1 sprig

Spring Onion

1 packet

Chicken Breast

1 sachet

chicken-style stock powder

½

Long Chilli (Optional)

1 packet

sriracha

(May be present: Soy.)

1 packet

Ginger Lemongrass Paste

1 packet

sesame oil blend

(Contains: Sesame;)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1.25 cup

water (for the rice)

¼ tsp

salt

3 cup

boiling water

½ tsp

vinegar (white wine or rice wine)

1 packet

soy sauce mix

(Contains: Soy, Gluten, Wheat;)

pinch

brown sugar

Energy (kJ)2837 kJ
Calories678 kcal
Fat20.8 g
of which saturates3.7 g
Carbohydrate75.2 g
of which sugars8.9 g
Dietary Fibre22.3 g
Protein45.4 g
Sodium2027 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Medium Saucepan
•Lid
•Large Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Finely chop garlic. Rinse and drain white rice. • In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. • Cook half the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the water (for the rice) and the salt and bring to the boil. • Add rice, stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. • Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and keep covered until rice is tender and all the water is absorbed, 10 minutes. TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam, so don't peek!

2
2

• Meanwhile, boil the kettle. Thinly slice carrot into sticks. Roughly chop Asian greens. Thinly slice spring onion (reserve white ends!). • Place your hand flat on top of chicken breast and slice through horizontally to make two thin steaks. • Heat a large saucepan over high heat. Add the boiling water (3 cups for 2 people / 6 cups for 4 people), chicken-style stock powder, chicken and white ends of the spring onion. • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through (when no longer pink inside), 8-12 minutes.

3
3

• Add carrot, Asian greens and a splash of water to a microwave-safe bowl, then cover with a damp paper towel. • Microwave veggies on high until just tender, 2-3 minutes. • Drain, then return to bowl and cover to keep warm.

4
4

• While veggies are cooking, crush long chilli (if using) and remaining garlic with a pestle and mortar. Some like it hot, but if you don’t just hold back on the chilli. • SPICY! Use less sriracha if you're sensitive to heat! Add sriracha, the vinegar, olive oil (1 tbs for 2 people / 2 tbs for 4 people) and a good pinch of brown sugar. Pound until your preferred consistency. Season to taste.

TIP: If you don't have a pestle and mortar, you can combine ingredients in a food processor.

5
5

• In a small heatproof bowl, combine ginger lemongrass paste and sesame oil blend. Microwave until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Season with salt and pepper then add sliced spring onion. Stir to combine. • Using tongs, remove chicken from the saucepan and transfer to a chopping board. Slice chicken.

6
6

• Divide rice and steamed veggies between bowls. Top with poached Hainanese chicken. • Spoon over ginger lemongrass oil and some broth. • Serve with DIY sambal and soy sauce mix. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour:Ā Many loved the dish's fresh, aromatic flavours. Some found the DIY sambal tangy with a nice kick of spice.
  • Ease of prep:Ā While a bit fiddly with multiple components, most found it manageable. Some noted it gets easier with practice.
  • Suggestions:Ā Consider offering chicken thigh as an option. For authenticity, the chilli sauce recipe could be improved.
  • Portions:Ā Several mentioned the chicken portion was too small, especially when serving four people.
  • Leftovers:Ā Some customers saved the flavourful poaching liquid to enjoy later as a tasty broth.
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