Beggar’s chicken

Beggar’s chicken

Beggar’s chicken is a delicious and unique dish that hails from China. It’s made by marinating a whole chicken with various aromatic spices and herbs, then wrapped in lotus leaves and clay, and finally slow-cooked to perfection. The clay crust seals in all the flavors and juices, resulting in an incredibly tender and flavorful chicken. It’s called “Beggar’s chicken” because the story goes that a beggar once stole a chicken, but had no way to cook it, so he wrapped it in clay and baked it underground, creating this delightful dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 301 kcal
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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, minced garlic, sliced ginger, chopped green onions, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Clean the chicken thoroughly, removing any excess fat or innards. Pat it dry with paper towels.
  • Rub the marinade mixture all over the chicken, both inside and outside. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight in the refrigerator) to enhance the flavors.
  • Take a large piece of soaked lotus leaf and wrap it around the chicken, ensuring it’s completely covered. Repeat with the remaining lotus leaves.
  • Take the clay and divide it into 2 equal portions. Roll out one portion into a large, thin circle.
  • Place the lotus leaf-wrapped chicken onto the clay circle. Carefully wrap the chicken with the clay, making sure it’s completely covered, leaving no gaps.
  • Repeat the process with the second portion of clay, double-checking that the chicken is fully enclosed.
  • Place the clay-wrapped chicken onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  • To serve, crack open the hardened clay crust with a mallet or by gently tapping it with a spoon. Carefully remove the clay and lotus leaves, revealing the beautifully cooked chicken.
  • Slice the chicken and serve it with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 95mg (32%)Sodium: 1260mg (55%)Potassium: 322mg (9%)Fiber: 0.5g (2%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 258IU (5%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 29mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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