Bone-in chicken pieces are marinated with spices and herbs in a mixture of beer and root beer, drained, fried to create a lovely crust then braised with chilies and pineapple in the strained marinade.
We like to double fry our chicken. Over medium heat to cook the meat through then over high heat to create a light and crispy crust. A glaze is optional but, in this case, you want to bathe the chicken in it.
Instead of a whole chicken, thighs are poached in broth and Shao xing rice wine with garlic, ginger and scallions. Authentic taste of Hainanese chicken with a shorter cooking time.