Best 2 Chinese Clay Pot Chicken Rice Recipes

Chinese clay pot chicken rice is a classic dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The chicken is cooked in a clay pot with aromatic ingredients such as ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, resulting in a tender and juicy dish. The rice is cooked in the same pot, absorbing the flavors of the chicken and sauce. This dish is a great way to enjoy a delicious and authentic Chinese meal at home.

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CHINESE CLAY POT RICE WITH CHICKEN

Chinese Clay Pot Rice with Chicken image

This is a main dish traditionally prepared in a clay pot, with bits of charred rice at the bottom - a real treat! Don't worry about the clean-up; if you're using a stainless steel pan, soak it afterward with a baking soda solution.

Provided by Li Yung

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 thick slices back bacon or Canadian bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
3 large chicken legs -- boned, skinned, and cut into large chunks
½ cup dark soy sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 ½ tablespoons light-colored soy sauce
2 cups uncooked white rice
½ cup water

Steps:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan with a lid over medium heat. Cook and stir the bacon pieces until lightly browned and the oil has a bacon flavor, about 1 minute. Remove the bacon from the pan, turn the heat to high, stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic cloves are beginning to turn golden brown, about 1 more minute. Add the chicken pieces, stirring to seal the surfaces of the meat. Turn the heat down, and cook until golden brown on the outside but still pink on the inside, about 3 minutes.
Return the bacon pieces to the pan, and stir in the dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and rice, and mix everything together until well-combined. Pour in the water (should not reach to the top of the rice mixture), cover the pan, and turn the heat to low. Simmer until the rice is cooked and grains of roasted rice are stuck on the bottom of the pan, about 30 minutes. Serve each portion topped with some of the browned rice kernels scraped from the bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1693.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CHINESE CLAY POT CHICKEN RICE

Chinese Clay Pot Chicken Rice image

This is an inexpensive traditional recipe my mom gave me, which I have slightly modified. It requires no expensive rice cooker nor a clay pot that hardly gets used; a fry pan and saucepan will do the job. It's simple to prepare and delicious to eat. Enjoy!!!

Provided by justluv2cook

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 whole chicken breast, cut into big chunks
6 chicken wings, cut into thirds, tips discarded
1 cup dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
8 cloves garlic, smashed
ground white pepper to taste
2 links lop chong (Chinese-style sausage)
6 dried shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup dark soy sauce
1 ⅔ cups jasmine rice
5 tablespoons chile paste
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

Steps:

Combine the chicken breast, the chicken wings, 1 cup dark soy sauce, the sesame oil, and the garlic in a mixing bowl; season with white pepper. Slice the Chinese sausages on an angle and add to the chicken mixture. Mix well, cover, and chill at least 10 minutes.
Thoroughly rinse the shiitake mushrooms and place in a bowl; pour hot water over the mushrooms; allow the mushrooms to sit submerged until they are soaked and bloated, about 15 minutes. Remove the mushrooms, reserving the liquid. Cut the stalks from the mushrooms and discard. Slice the mushrooms in half and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken pieces in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Drizzle 1/2 cup dark soy sauce over the chicken.
Wash the rice with water until the water comes out nearly clear; drain completely. Combine the rice and 1 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid from the mushrooms in a non-stick pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and allow to simmer covered for 10 minutes with the heat on. Add the chicken mixture and mushrooms and remove from the heat; allow to sit covered until the rice is completely tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir together the chile paste, ginger, and lime juice in a small bowl; drizzle over the chicken rice and top with shredded lettuce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.6 calories, Carbohydrate 87.7 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 5989.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality jasmine rice.
Soaking the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking will help it absorb more of the flavorful cooking liquid.
Using a clay pot is traditional for this dish, but you can also use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
Be sure to brown the chicken well before adding the other ingredients. This will help develop flavor.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chili peppers to your desired spice level.
Serve the chicken and rice with your favorite toppings, such as green onions, cilantro, and fried shallots.

Conclusion:

This Chinese clay pot chicken and rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce is savory and slightly spicy. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and authentic Chinese meal that the whole family will enjoy.