Luau Style - Best Hawaiian Chicken Long Rice Rice - 'Ono Hawaiian Recipes (2024)

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Learn how to make this ‘ono Chicken Long Rice! Usually found at a luau as a side dish. It’s a savory and simple dish to make for dinner and any special occasion.

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I remember seeing chicken long rice as a side dish at luaus, parties, and potlucks. There are usually two different styles when it comes to chicken long rice; they are either slippery-soupy or a tad dry (enough to easily grab the noodles).

I prefer the latter option just because it lets me easily eat the noodles instead of having a battle trying to stab at the noodles to let it stay on my fork long enough to get into my mouth. I also have a theory that the aunties who made it needed to stretch out the dish…so an easy and fast way to make more servings is just add in more chicken broth. *End rant. Anyways, I adjusted the recipe so that you don’t have soupy-slippery chicken long rice.

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What is chicken long rice?

Chicken long rice is a popular dish in Hawaii. It is a simple dish made of a few simple ingredients like chicken, chicken broth, bean thread noodles, etc.

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What is chicken long rice served with?

Chicken long rice is served as a side dish. I remember elementary school days when they served it on a paper plate with the dividers. It was always placed in the small upper right corner and I personally felt that it was too small of a serving! I may have asked for more (I was a growing girl!)…

Usually you eat the chicken long rice with kalua pig, rice, and lomi lomi salmon. On occasion it is also paired with poi if one of the aunties brings it. I always ate my chicken long rice with more rice, that is if it was soupy.

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Peeling the ginger

There are plenty of methods to peel the ginger, but the method that was taught by my family was scraping it with a spoon. It’s fast and you won’t shave off as much of the actual ginger.

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A lot of locals also like to smash a big chunk of the ginger and throw it in the dish. It is big enough that the lucky one who finds it, can simply toss it aside without biting into it (I sometimes was the unfortunate one to chomp on that piece of ginger).

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If you don’t want to be surprised with accidentally chewing on a piece of ginger, I’d recommend grating or mincing it so that it blends in with the dish.

Chicken thigh or breast?

If you want to stay true to this dish, go with the chicken thigh. The chicken thigh has a lot of juicy flavors and is more tender.

Chicken breast of course is the healthier option but it loses on being juicy and it tends to be drier. But it is still a great option to use if you want to watch your calories.

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What type of noodles are used?

The type of noodles you need to look for are sold under many different names. Buy anything called cellophane noodles, glass noodles, mung bean noodles and long rice noodles. If you need a brand to use, try these noodles!

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If you are craving for another recipe that uses these noodles, my Chicken Hekka recipe is another dish you should try.

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Simmering the chicken

I’ve noticed that if you leave the chicken skin and bone in, the broth will get extra flavor. When you shred the chicken, just take out the bone and skin. It’ll be easy to do so since it will be tender from the simmer.

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Everyone has their own variations on this recipe, but this is what I like the most. Since instant pot is a new fad, try the recipe out with that as well. Or try it out with a crock pot. I’d recommend putting the noodles towards the end so it doesn’t overcook.

I hope you will enjoy this recipe and share it with your friends and family. Impress them with your awesome cooking skills with this easy recipe!

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Chicken Long Rice

Learn how to make this 'ono Chicken Long Rice! Usually found at a luau as a side dish. It's a savory and simple dish to make for dinner and any special occasion.

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Prep Time:20 minutes mins

Cook Time:35 minutes mins

Total Time:55 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 10.5 oz bean thread noodles (cellophane noodles)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

  • Take off the skin and mince one clove of garlic and two inches of ginger. Slice the green onions and set aside.

  • Over medium heat, add in the chicken broth, shoyu, sugar, garlic, ginger, and chicken thighs. Bring it to a boil. Then turn the heat down to bring it to a simmer.

  • Cover the pot and simmer it for 30 minutes.

  • Meanwhile soak the bean thread in a bowl with water. Make sure the water covers all of the noodles.

  • Remove the chicken after 30 minutes and begin to shred it. Discard the skin and bones.

  • Bring the shredded chicken back to the pot and add in the bean thread. Stir it all together and let it cook for another 5 minutes or until the noodles begin to look clear.

  • Garnish it with green onions. Serve it hot and enjoy!

Servings: 4

Luau Style - Best Hawaiian Chicken Long Rice Rice - 'Ono Hawaiian Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is long rice made of? ›

Almost never made from rice, long rice is made from mung bean starch or potato starch and is more often called bean thread, cellophane noodles, or glass noodles. No matter what you call them, these slippery noodles will make a great side at your holiday dinner.

How many carbs are in chicken long rice? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
563Calories
21gFat
29gCarbs
71gProtein
Apr 3, 2019

Is jasmine rice the same as long rice? ›

Jasmine rice is a type of long-grain rice grown primarily in Thailand. White rice refers generally to a processed form of rice with the hull and bran removed. Jasmine rice is usually white rice.

What is the difference between long rice and jasmine rice? ›

They cook the same, but they taste different. The only difference between them is that jasmine rice has a distinctive scent (similarly to how basmati has a scent) and long grain lacks this distinctive scent. Jasmine rice is named jasmine because of its color.

Is long grain rice a good carb? ›

Long-Grain White Rice: Long-grain white rice is the most commonly consumed type of rice. While it is a good source of carbohydrates, it undergoes processing that removes the bran and germ layers, resulting in a loss of certain nutrients and fiber.

Does chicken rice have a lot of calories? ›

Chicken rice may be the quintessential Singapore dish but look out for what type of chicken rice you are eating. Nasi ayam penyet, or Indonesian fried chicken rice, dishes up a staggering 936 Calories. Chicken rice, even with the skin removed, comes at a hefty 635 Calories.

Is chicken and rice good for carbs? ›

Yes, Fernando confirms, chicken and rice is a generally healthy meal. “Chicken is high in protein, and rice is a rich source of carbohydrates,” she says, “both of which are important macronutrients that fuel your body to operate at its best.”

What type of rice is long rice? ›

Basmati rice and jasmine rice are both examples of long-grain rice. Like the regular white and brown rice found in every grocery store, long-grain rice is approximately three to five times the length that it is wide.

Is Long Rice the same as white rice? ›

True to its name, long-grain rice is slim and lengthy, nearly four to five times longer than it is wide. This type of rice includes American long-grain white and brown rices, Basmati rice, and Jasmine rice, and produces distinct firm grains that stay fluffy and separate after cooking.

Is there a difference between white rice and long-grain rice? ›

What is the difference between long grain and short grain rice? Long grain rice tends to cook up light, fluffy and separate when cooked rather than clumping together. Medium grain rice tends to cook up moist and tender while short grain rice tends to clump together when cooked.

What is the difference between long-grain rice and regular rice? ›

Long grain rice tends to cook up light, fluffy and separate when cooked rather than clumping together. Medium grain rice tends to cook up moist and tender while short grain rice tends to clump together when cooked and forms what is called glutinous rice.

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