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Crab and Chicken Clay Pot

A quick, comforting one-pot dish with sweet crab and tender chicken in a savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
45g
Crab and Chicken Clay Pot
comfortingChinesegluten-freecrabchickentenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut the 1 lb chicken thighs into 2-inch pieces and the 1 medium onion into wedges. Clean the 1 whole crab, remove the top shell, and cut the body into quarters.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a clay pot or heavy pot over medium-high. Add the chicken and onion, and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the crab pieces, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the crab is cooked through and the chicken is tender, about 10 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Uncover and simmer for 2-3 minutes more, until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot, straight from the pot.

Tools you’ll need

  • Clay pot or heavy pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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