CLAY-POT CHICKEN

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A delicious spicy chicken with a delicate hint of coconut. The tomato and coriander really make this dish! And it's really simple to make and easy to prepare ahead of time!

Provided by Luschka

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
45 ml grated coconut
30 ml vegetable oil
1 small onions or 2 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
5 cm lemongrass
2 1/2 cm fresh gingerroot, thinly sliced
2 fresh chili peppers, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
400 g coconut milk
300 ml chicken stock
2 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
15 ml granulated sugar
15 ml rice wine vinegar or 15 ml white wine vinegar
2 ripe tomatoes
1 bunch fresh coriander (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius.
  • Dry fry the coconut in a large wok until evenly browned. Add the vegetable oil, shallots or onion, garlic, lemon grass, ginger, chillies and tamarind paste. Fry for 2 - 4 minutes to release the flavours. Add the chicken pieces to the wok and brown evenly with the spices for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Strain the coconut milk, and add the thin part with the chicken stock, lime leaves, if using, sugar and vinegar. Transfer to a glazed clay pot, cover and bake in the centre of the oven for 50 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Stir in the thick part of the coconut milk and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes.
  • Place the tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water to loosen and remove the skins. halve the tomatoes, then remove the seeds and chop into large dice.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes to the finished dish, sprinkle with the chopped coriander and serve.
  • Plain rice is the usual accompaniment, but I normally serve with Naan Bread.

Abubakar Salis
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This recipe is a must-try for any chicken lover. You won't be disappointed.


Pashtoon Boy
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I've tried many clay pot chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best.


akintunde samuel
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive.


King Jutt
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I was so impressed with how well the chicken turned out. It was cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious.


jacob fadel
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


tricolorshark19 gaming
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful.


brian saitabau
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Malik Kashi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the cleanup is a breeze.


Farid Sideqi
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I was skeptical about cooking chicken in a clay pot, but this recipe proved me wrong. The chicken was cooked to perfection.


Viniitwash Vasoo
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The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


TH3 BLACKGHOST 21
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This dish is a true crowd-pleaser. I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it.


Shem yessar
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Loved every bite! The sauce was very tasty and the chicken was so tender.