Beggar'S Chicken

Prep: 30 min Cook: 120 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Chinese

Beggar's Chicken offers tender, flavorful roasted chicken wrapped in a fragrant herbal and mushroom filling, perfect for special occasions or family dinners with rich Asian flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb. chicken
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. anise seed
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 cup dried mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup boneless pork
  • 1/4 cup bamboo shoots
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by cleaning and patting it dry.
  2. Mix sesame oil, cornstarch, anise seed, and salt to create a marinade or coating.
  3. Stuff the chicken cavity with dried mushrooms, boneless pork, and bamboo shoots.
  4. Wrap the stuffed chicken in foil, butcher paper, and wet clay to seal in moisture and flavor.
  5. Bake the wrapped chicken in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 2 hours or until fully cooked.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest slightly before unwrapping and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

500 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.7g 33% DV
Total Fat 32.9g 42% DV
Carbs 39.6g 14% DV
Fiber 4.6g 16% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11674.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 753.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 28.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 6.2mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 6.7mcg 34% DV
Calcium 182.3mg 14% DV
Iron 10mg 56% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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