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One-Pot Gingery Chicken and Rice With Peanut Sauce

By Molly Baz

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basmati rice with chicken thigh sliced cucumbers and peanut sauce in a bowl
Photo by David Malosh, Prop Styling by Cindy DiPrima, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

We took loose inspiration from Hainanese chicken rice to create this weeknight-friendly dish. Seek out the highest-quality basmati rice you can find (we recommend Daawat brand)—it will make a world of difference in yielding supremely fluffy, evenly cooked rice.

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