INDONESIAN BEGGAR'S CHICKEN (CLAY POT)

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This is done in a clay cooker, such as a Romertopf. Serve with basmati or jasmine rice. Remember the clay cooker needs to be soaked in water and put into a COLD oven.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
3 clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp tamarind paste
1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped
1 anchovy fillet, drained and chopped
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
4-5 lb whole chicken

Steps:

  • 1. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients, except chicken, and blend to a paste.
  • 2. Rinse Chicken and pat dry with paper towel. Place on a plate and spread one third of the paste on the inside of the chicken. Spread remaining paste on outside of chicken and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • 3. Soak 3-quart clay cooker (top and bottom) in water for 15 minutes.
  • 4. Place chicken in soaked clay cooker and cover with lid. Place in a COLD oven. Set temperature to 450F and cook for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
  • 5. Remove chicken from cooker and let rest on platter for 10 minutes before carving.
  • 6. Meanwhile, pour the pan juices from the cooker into a small bowl and let sit until ready to serve. Just before serving, skim off any fat that has risen to the surface. Carve chicken and serve with the pan juices.

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