gai1 faan6雞飯鸡饭
Jyutpinggai1 faan6
Yalegāi faahn
Definition
Chicken rice; a dish of steamed or roasted chicken served with seasoned rice.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the Southeast Asian style dish, often synonymous with Hainanese chicken rice. It is a staple comfort food in Hong Kong, frequently ordered at cha chaan tengs or specialized stalls. Unlike other rice dishes, it is almost always served with a side of clear chicken broth.
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dip2碟dípExamples
Shall we have chicken rice for lunch today?
The chicken rice at this shop is very famous.
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