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Poached Chickenwith Garlic Rice and Spring Onion

Recipe by Mob on InstagramAdded 2 August 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A comforting, protein‑rich meal inspired by Hainanese chicken rice. Tender poached chicken pairs with fragrant garlic rice, fresh cucumber, and a savory dark sauce, making it a perfect, quick meal prep option for the week.

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Poached Chicken with Garlic Rice and Spring Onion by Mob, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Poach the chicken in simmering water with green onions and ginger until cooked through.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is cooked through but remains tender in the poaching liquid.

  2. Cover the pot while the chicken poaches.

  3. Remove the chicken, let it cool, then slice it into bite‑sized pieces.

  4. In a pan, heat oil and sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Garlic smells fragrant in the hot oil.

  5. Add the rice to the pan and stir until the grains are coated with the garlic oil.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice grains become glossy with garlic oil.

  6. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and top with sliced hard‑boiled eggs, sliced cucumbers, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

  7. Drizzle the dark sauce over the assembled bowl.

  8. Pack the components separately for meal prep and refrigerate for up to a week.

Tips while you cook

Cover While Poaching
Keep the pot covered during poaching to maintain a steady simmer.
Cool Before Slicing
Let the poached chicken cool before slicing into bite‑sized pieces.
Garlic First
Sauté chopped garlic until fragrant before adding the rice.
Separate Packing
Pack the rice, chicken, and toppings in separate containers and refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Hainanese chicken rice, 3 ways

Three creators posted their own. Every one is built on chicken, rice, garlic, ginger and green onions.

  1. Douglas Chau45 min18 ingr.Only this one uses sesame oil, chicken broth and chicken bouillon powder
  2. Mob50 min9 ingr.Only this one uses hard-boiled eggs and dark sauce
  3. Shobhana Haldar50 min16 ingr.Only this one uses chili flakes, fish sauce and oyster sauce
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