Individual Beggar's Chicken Clay Pot Bakes
Individual Beggar's Chicken Clay Pot Bakes
Classic DishBeggar's Chicken
Prep: 20 min • Cook: 60 min. This adaptation of Beggar's Chicken is portioned into individual servings, baked in small clay pots with a salt crust. It offers a quicker cooking time and easier serving, while still delivering the authentic tender and aromatic experience.
- Preparation time
- 20 min
- Cooking time
- 1 hr
- Total time
- 1 hr 20 min
- Servings
- 4
Instructions
Marinate Chicken
- 1In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and five-spice powder. Mix well to ensure chicken is evenly coated.
- 2Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Clay Pots
- 1Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2Line the bottom of two small clay pots (or oven-safe ramekins) with a soaked lotus leaf, ensuring it covers the base completely.
- 3Place marinated chicken pieces into the prepared clay pots, dividing them equally.
- 4Cover the chicken with another lotus leaf, tucking in the sides to seal.
Make Salt Crust
- 1In a separate bowl, mix the salt with 2 tablespoons of water to form a damp, pliable paste.
- 2Carefully spread and press the salt mixture over the lotus leaves, completely encasing the chicken within the clay pot.
- 3Ensure the salt crust is sealed tightly to all edges of the pot to prevent steam from escaping.
Bake
- 1Place the sealed clay pots onto a baking tray.
- 2Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve
- 1Carefully remove the clay pots from the oven. Let them rest for a few minutes.
- 2To serve, crack the salt crust carefully with a spoon and remove the top lotus leaf to reveal the aromatic chicken inside.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 30 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 5 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
Tips
- Ensure lotus leaves are thoroughly soaked and pliable to prevent them from tearing when wrapping the chicken.
- The salt crust traps steam, creating a moist and tender chicken. Ensure it's adequately sealed.
- Serve directly from the clay pot for an impressive presentation, warning guests about the hot salt crust.
