How long does Singapore Chicken & Rice take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Singapore Chicken & Rice serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Singapore Chicken & Rice spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Singapore Chicken & Rice?

2 Chicken (whole leg), ¾ cup Basmati Rice, 1 inch Ginger, 3 cloves Garlic, 2 Star Anise, 2 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Singapore Chicken & Rice?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Singapore Chicken & Rice?

About 700 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Singapore Chicken & RiceCook

Singapore Chicken & Rice

Name: Singapore Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ¾ cup Basmati Rice; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 Star Anise; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 inch Ginger; 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 5 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 2 Chicken (whole leg); 1 tbsp Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; For garnish Coriander Leaves; 1 tbsp Roasted Peanuts, Chopped

50 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as singapore chicken rice, hainanese chicken rice · Non-veg · Rice dishes

Rice dishes High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Singapore chicken and rice: chicken legs poached in a ginger and star anise stock, with basmati cooked in it. Mild, serves 2, 50 minutes plus soaking, video.

High protein

Ingredients

12 items

2 people

Basmati Rice¾ cup
Oil2 tbsp
Star Anise2
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Bay Leaves2
Ginger1 inch
Garlic, Finely Chopped5 cloves
Water5 cup
Salt2 tsp
Chicken (whole leg)2
Coriander LeavesFor garnish
Roasted Peanuts, Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	700kcal	1400kcal
Protein	48g	95g
Carbohydrate	65g	130g
Fat	27g	55g
Fibre	2.9g	5.8g
Sugar	0.4g	0.8g

Cookd masalas for chicken (whole leg)

Method

1
Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes.
Basmati Rice
2
In a stock pot or a large pot add the aromatic herbs and spics along with oil and saute until aromatic. Pour water and let it come to a simmer.
OilStar AniseBlack PeppercornsBay LeavesGingerGarlicWaterSalt
3
Add the chicken legs and simmer it for 20 minutes. Extract the chicken legs carefully and set aside. Strain the stock and use it to cook the rice.
Chicken (whole leg)
4
In a pan, add oil, garlic, saute and add the soaked basmati rice. Add in the stock, and add salt. Cover and cook for 12 minutes. Once the rice is done garnish it with coriander leaves, serve it with the chicken and chopped peanuts.
OilGarlicSaltCoriander LeavesRoasted Peanuts

Before you start

How long does Singapore Chicken & Rice take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Singapore Chicken & Rice serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Singapore Chicken & Rice vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Singapore Chicken & Rice spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Singapore Chicken & Rice?: 2 Chicken (whole leg), ¾ cup Basmati Rice, 1 inch Ginger, 3 cloves Garlic, 2 Star Anise, 2 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Singapore Chicken & Rice?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Singapore Chicken & Rice?: About 700 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.