Hainanese Chicken Rice

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
• Salt
• 4-5 slices of ginger
• 3-4 stalks green onions
• Water (enough to submerge the chicken)
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Chicken fat (optional, from the chicken)
• 4 cups chicken broth (from poaching the chicken)
• 4-5 red chilies
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece ginger
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt to taste
• A splash of chicken broth or water
• Cucumber slices for garnish
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Soy sauce (optional, for serving)