indonesian beggar's chicken (clay pot)

How To Make indonesian beggar's chicken (clay pot)

• 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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