Canberra Maxwell Chicken Rice – A Roasted Chicken Rice Experience Worth Clucking About!
If there’s one dish that every Singaporean holds close to their heart (and stomach), it’s chicken rice. And when we heard that Maxwell Chicken Rice at Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre serves up a solid plate of roasted chicken rice, we knew we had to check it out.
Armed with empty stomachs and high expectations, we ventured out for lunch, ready to be wowed. So, was it worth the trip? Did it live up to the hype? Did we leave happier (and fuller) than when we arrived? Let’s dive in!
A Plate of Roasted Chicken Rice That Won’t Break the Bank
First things first—the price. A plate of roasted chicken rice here costs just $3.80. In today’s economy, finding a satisfying hawker meal under $4 feels like discovering hidden treasure.
With this price tag, we weren’t expecting anything overly fancy, but let’s be real—chicken rice doesn’t need frills to be good. It just needs juicy chicken, fragrant rice, and a solid chili sauce to tie it all together. So how did Maxwell Chicken Rice’s version hold up?
The Rice – A Little Soft, But Still Fluffy Enough
Chicken rice lovers will tell you—the rice is just as important as the chicken. Here, it was slightly on the softer side, which wasn’t our absolute favourite texture, but it was still fluffy and aromatic enough to pass the test.
Would we have preferred it to be a bit firmer? Sure. But was it still good enough to pair with the chicken and chili? Absolutely.
The Roasted Chicken – Thick, Tender, and Juicy!
Now, let’s talk about the real star of the show—the roasted chicken.
We went for chicken breast meat, which, let’s be honest, can sometimes be dry and uninspiring. But Maxwell Chicken Rice surprised us—the breast meat here was shockingly tender, thick, and juicy.
It was the kind of chicken that you bite into and immediately go, “Wait, why is this so soft?” The texture was on point—moist without being oily, flavourful without being overwhelming.
The skin, though, was a little sparse. It wasn’t the crispy roasted kind but more of the classic glazed version. Would we have liked more? Sure. Did it ruin the experience? Not at all.
The Chili Sauce – Spicy, Tangy, and the Perfect Sidekick
We need to take a moment to appreciate the chili sauce because wow—it packed a punch.
It had that perfect mix of spicy and tangy, with a citrusy kick that cut through the richness of the chicken beautifully. We drenched our chicken in it and instantly regretted not asking for an extra serving.
This is the kind of chili sauce that makes chicken rice go from good to great. If you love spice, you’re going to love this.
Final Verdict – A Solid Choice for Chicken Rice at Bukit Canberra
So, after polishing off our plates, here’s the final breakdown:
✅ Affordable at just $3.80
✅ Tender, thick, and juicy roasted chicken breast
✅ Aromatic rice, though slightly on the softer side
✅ Killer chili sauce that brings everything together
Would we come back? Definitely! While we wish the rice had a bit more bite and the skin was crispier, the tender chicken and amazing chili sauce made up for it. For an affordable, satisfying chicken rice fix at Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre, this stall is worth checking out.
