Their trays are loaded with soups, noodles and wings, but the one constant is the “number eight”: Hainanese chicken rice. The threat of the supple-fleshed, gelatinous-skinned thigh meat ...

This fresh, crunchy noodle salad is topped with crispy chicken thighs and an irresistible peanut sauce – quick, nutritious and super easy, this is one to add to your midweek meal rotation.

Whether served warm or cold, with or without sides, here’s all you need to know.