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Clay Pot Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from southern China, Clay Pot Chicken is a beloved dish known for its rich flavors and tender meat, traditionally cooked in a clay pot that enhances the taste. This dish is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing warmth and togetherness. Today, variations can be found across Asia, with many adapting the recipe to include local ingredients and flavors.

ChineseCNmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs chicken quarters
2 tablespoons ginger
3 cloves garlic
4 scallions
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons cooking wine

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Mushroom sauce is plant-based and often cheaper.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

1

Peel the scallions, cut off the ends, and peel the outside.

2

Slice the scallions in half and dice them.

3

Cut up the ginger into small pieces.

4

Mince the garlic.

5

Chop the chicken quarters into smaller chunks.

6

Add cooking oil to a pan and heat it up.

7

Add the minced garlic and diced scallions to the pan and stir-fry until fragrant and translucent.

8

Add sesame oil, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce to the mixture and mix together.

9

Heat up the clay pot and add cooking oil.

10

Add the scallions and ginger to the clay pot and stir until fragrant.

11

Add the chicken to the clay pot.

12

Pour in the cooking wine and the sauce mixture.

13

Cover the clay pot and let it cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.

14

Remove the lid and check if the chicken is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

clay potknifecutting boardspatulameasuring spoons

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soyshellfish

Also Known As

Chinese Clay Pot ChickenClaypot Chicken

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