Chef Kenneth's Chicken Rice

this might be the best chicken rice I ever had so far... frfr

when I tell you this might be the best chicken rice I’ve ever had, I am seriously not exaggerating! To this day, my colleagues and I are still raving about it in the office.

that very first bite had me “wow-ing” out loud, but I also felt a little bit sad mostly because I realised I’d never find anything this good elsewhere in Singapore! we were incredibly well-fed at Chef Kenneth’s home, but I left with more than just a full belly; I left with his secret recipe in my hands! (hehe)

so, with Chef Kenneth’s permission (a huge thank you, Kenneth!), you get to try this legendary chicken rice at home! the only catch? you’ll have to make it yourself... but trust me, it’s low effort and highly rewarding. worth every single minute.

chef Kenneth with his chicken rice

before we dive into the recipe, you might be wondering: who is Chef Kenneth, and why is his recipe the gold standard? well, Kenneth has over 20 years of culinary experience in world-renowned restaurants like Saint Pierre and Les Amis, and he is currently the Head Chef of Bistro Du Vin. but beyond the fancy resume, he is a massive fan of chicken rice. he simply lives for it!

so combining his professional chef techniques with his personal passion, he has constantly experimented and refined this recipe until it reached absolute perfection. he’s done all the hard work and testing so that you can enjoy the best version possible!

the most shocking part of his process? the cooking method. instead of constantly attending to the chicken while its cooking, he has a better way. he brings the water to a rolling boil, turns off the heat, and places the uncooked chicken inside. he lets the residual heat do all the work!

chicken cooking method

this gentle poaching method retains all the internal moisture, ensuring the meat never overcooks or turns dry. once the timer is up, he plunges the chicken into an ice bath to stop the cooking immediately. this “shocks” the skin, making it tight, succulent, and incredibly silky. the result? Super juicy chicken that left us absolutely gobsmacked. can’t wait for you to try it out yourself!

a little bit more about his story in the video below:

@nomies.coqueue up for 1 hr for chicken rice 🙅🏼‍♀️ learn kenneth’s chicken rice 🙆🏼‍♀️ this story’s not just about chicken rice. it’s a story about how drug abuse affected Kenneth and his loved ones. because drug abuse affects not just the abuser but also the others around them. @cnb.drugfreesg #chickenrice #recipe #chicken #fyp

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