CHICKEN WITH CLAMS
This is a dish inspired by the classic Portuguese pork with clams (usually called รก alentejana, because it's from Alentejo), a magnificent expression of surf and turf, with the brininess of the clams almost overwhelmingly flavoring the pork. Here, it's done with chicken, which is more reliably tender (good pork is harder to find than good chicken) and marries with the clam juice equally well. It can also be made in a kind of Chinese style, by adding not only ginger to the garlic but also sesame oil and soy sauce.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet or broad pot that can later be covered. When the oil is hot, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and add them to the oil. Regulate the heat so that the meat browns evenly, turning as needed. (Drumsticks have 4 sides, really; thighs only 2, so timing is variable.) When the chicken is well browned, it will be almost done.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a minute, just until they soften a bit. Add the clams and sprinkle them with the scallion whites and the cilantro stems. Cover and cook until all the clams open, about 10 minutes; they will generate a good deal of liquid.
- Remove the top and cook that liquid down as desired. (Perhaps not at all, perhaps until syrupy - your call.) Serve over rice, or with crispy potatoes or bread, sprinkled with the scallion greens and cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 527, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 881 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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arbaz shaikh
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the clams were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Daniel Lyimo
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken and clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.
michael oliney
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken and clams are cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this dish!
Dadmark Dobre
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the clams were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Chernor B Sesay
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the clams were tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty and complimented the chicken and clams well. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Sarah Addo
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken and clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Tisha Wallace
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the clams were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Rajesh Sada
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken and clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.
Elsie Naanorley
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken and clams are cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this dish!
Dickson Barasa
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the clams were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Zayden Stebbins
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of the chicken and clams, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Nicholas Benitez
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the clams were tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty and complimented the chicken and clams well. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.