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Chicken In A Clay Pot Recipe

Chicken In A Clay Pot Recipe

Discover a flavorful chicken in a clay pot recipe that’s tender, juicy, and infused with rich spices. Learn step-by-step how to cook chicken perfectly in a traditional clay pot for an authentic, hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, pot
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 4-5 lb. whole chicken
  • 6-8 small potatoes cut in half
  • 4-6 garlic cloves peeled and left whole
  • 10 + baby carrots
  • 1 lg. onion cut into 1/8ths
  • 8-10 mushroom caps
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh lemony thyme
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh sage
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh oregano
  • salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Completely submerge the top and bottom in water and soak for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  2. Wash and dry chicken. Allow to come to room temperature (or about 70 degrees) before placing in oven, about 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Put veggies and herbs in baker and place chicken on top. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
  4. Place baker in a cold oven and then turn temp. to 450 degrees. Bake covered for 1 1/2 hours or until skin is browned and chicken is done.
  5. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.