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Chicken and rice is such a crowd-pleasing combination that just about every country has its own rendition. Here are some favorites.

India: Chicken Biryani

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Badri’s Biryani Bar‍

This fragrant rice and marinated chicken dish is imbued with cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon.

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Japan: Oyakodon

Udon Mugizo

Oyako donburi, as it’s also called, features chicken soft-scrambled with eggs in a lightly sweet soy and onion sauce.

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Thailand: Khao Mun Gai

Gai Chicken Rice‍

A Thai favorite, this poached chicken served with chili sauce and rice is a variation of Hainanese Chicken Rice from Singapore.

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Peru: Ají de Gallina

Fresca

Pulled chicken stew, aji amarillo, egg olives, walnuts, potatoes, white rice.

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Teriyaki Chicken

Ono Hawaiian‍

In the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii, Japanese influence makes itself known through the prevalence of chicken grilled with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.

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Philippines: Chicken Adobo

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Goldilocks (Alt: Turo Cafe and Grill)

Sweet and sour chicken, stewed in a vinegar- and soy-based sauce.

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Jamaica: Jerk Chicken Plate

Flavas Jamaican Grill‍

This West Indies-style chicken is arinated with allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers.

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Egypt: Halal Chicken

The Halal Guys

Grilled chicken served over loose yellow rice with a mellow, creamy white sauce.