How to cook Hoi An chicken rice

Featuring tender chicken, fragrant golden rice, rich intestine sauce, and a refreshing chicken salad, Hoi An–style chicken rice captures the essence of central Vietnam’s culinary heritage. The dish is best enjoyed with the iconic Hoi An chili sauce, beloved for its vibrant color, chunky texture, and harmonious balance of garlic, tomato, sweetness, and gentle heat — reminiscent of a sweet-and-spicy sriracha.

This recipe serves 4 to 6 people, requires approximately 55 minutes to prepare, and provides around 2,672 calories in total.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken with intestine set (1.6–1.7 kg)

• 8 cups of rice

• 1 onion

• 1 carrot

• 1/2 papaya

• Onion, garlic, turmeric, ginger, lime, chili

• Laksa leaves, coriander

• Seasonings: fish sauce, salt, sugar, stock powder, pepper