Authentic Hainanese chicken with slow-braised thigh meat and chicken-fat-infused rice — Qincheng Hainanese Chicken becomes the office workers’ “ultimate indulgence”

Reported by Chen Ziying / Taipei




▲ Qincheng Hainanese Chicken serves just one dish, but it’s a favorite among local office workers. (Photo / Reporter Chen Ziying)

Using traditional low-heat braising techniques, the chicken remains incredibly juicy — a hallmark of the dish. (Photo / Reporter Chen Ziying)

Now in its seventh year, “Qincheng Hainanese Chicken Rice” has made a name for itself. Owner Lin Yingfang says she discovered a Hainanese chicken rice spot in Thailand that was hugely popular with Taiwanese tourists, which inspired her business idea. She spent two months there as an apprentice to master the recipe and bring its authentic flavors back to Taiwan. Talking about the unforgettable chicken thigh, Lin said, “We use only healthy chickens without any off-putting smell. Instead of boiling the thighs over high heat, we braise them slowly — a technique rooted in ancient traditions. This makes the meat tender, sweet, and perfectly intact in shape.”

“You must dip the chicken thigh in the boss’s special soybean paste and ginger-cilantro sauce — there are multiple ways to enjoy a single thigh!” says Mr. Liu, a regular for five years. The shop offers two sauces: Lin explained that the soybean paste is imported from Thailand, while the ginger-cilantro sauce is commonly used in Cantonese-style restaurants to accompany steamed chicken. It’s made by mincing ginger and scallions, then mixing them with canola oil — healthy and bursting with aroma. Another key to the Hainanese chicken rice’s deliciousness is the rice: Thai jasmine rice is cooked in the broth from braising the chicken thighs, with pandan leaves and milk added. This results in fragrant, glossy rice that’s flavorful, soft yet separate, and pleasantly mild.

 
▲ Imported Thai soybean paste with chili reflects the local traditional way of eating; the ginger-cilantro sauce is the boss’s take inspired by Cantonese cuisine. (Photo / Reporter Chen Ziying)

[Qincheng Hainanese Chicken Rice]
Address: No. 8, Lane 16, Qincheng Street, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 8712-1200, 0916-728-830
Price: Hainanese Chicken Rice Set 1 (no sides) NT$70, Set 2 (with daily side dishes) NT$90


















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