Onion Clay Pot Chicken

1. 1

   Rinse the claypot and lid in cold water. (If it s the first time you re using it, let both lid and bottom soak for 15 minutes in cold water.).

2. 2

   Peel, rinse and cut the onions into quarters, the leek and spring onions into 4 pieces, and leave the peeled garlic cloves whole.

3. 3

   Rub the chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika powder.

4. 4

   Put the chicken in the claypot breast side up, and surround with, leeks, onions and garlic cloves.

5. 5

   Put the butter in small clicks over the chicken and veggies.

6. 6

   Cover with the lid and put the pot on a rack far down in a cold oven.

7. 7

   Turn on oven and bake at 225 degrees celsius for about 1 and 1/2 hours removing the lid for the last 15 minutes to brown. (Check to make sure the chicken is cooked through since ovens vary).

8. 8

   Place the pot on a wooden cutting board or something like that, not on any cold surface or it could crack, replace the lid and let rest for about 10 more minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.