Romertopf Chicken Recipes

ROMERTOPF CLAY POT ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• If using Romertopf clay pot soak for at least 20 minutes, I usually soak it longer, about 1 hour.
• Only if using a regular roaster pan Preheat oven to 400 degrees. (Remember always place a Romertopf roaster in a cold oven then bring to temperature.)
• Using a fork mix the butter with one minced garlic clove and 1 tablespoon of each of the herbs that you choose to use. ( I used all three) to make herb butter.
• Wash chicken and dry thoroughly.
• Gently ease up the breast skin of the chicken and spread the herb butter between the skin and the meat of the breast being careful not to pierce the skin. Also gently lift the skin of the drumsticks and spread butter under them.
• Place the lemon, celery, and onion in the chicken and any herbs that you choose.
• Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Tie legs together with kitchen twine
• Place chicken in roaster and pour the wine and chicken broth over the chicken. Cover with lid.
• (A) If using a clay pot Romertopf roaster place in a cold oven and set the oven temperature to 400° F . Bake for 2 hours covered until done.(B) If using regular Stoneware roaster bake for 65-70 minutes
• 11. Remove the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes longer until chicken is golden brown and thermometer registers 165° F and juices run clear.

ROMERTOPF ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Soak lid and body of cooker in water for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove skin from chicken pieces if using.
• Place all ingredients, except water and cornstarch, in the clay cooker and place in the oven.(Very important the oven must be cold).
• Turn oven on to 480F (250C) and bake for 60 minutes.
• Remove lid from clay cooker.
• Using a turkey baster, remove liquid from the cooker into a saucepan and set on medium heat on the stove top.
• Continue cooking chicken and veggies, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Make the gravy by combining cold water and cornstarch (cornflour), add slowly to saucepan chicken stock bringing the liquid to a simmer, stirring occasionally until gravy thickens.

ROMERTOPF SWISS CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Pre-soak claypot, top and bottom, in water for 15 minutes.
• In a large plastic bag place flour, paprika, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Seal and shake to combine. Add chicken to the bag and shake to coat the pieces.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the olive oil and quickly brown the chicken (reserve the excess flour coating mixture), turning only once.
• Arrange the browned chicken in the claypot, top with salt, pepper, green onions, and mushrooms.
• Add the wine to the frying pan drippings and simmer for 1 minute. Add to the skillet 1 cup of the sour cream and gently heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour sauce evenly over the chicken in the claypot. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese and cover with the lid.
• Place claypot in a cold oven and turn heat to 475°F Bake for 45 minutes, depending on chicken, checking for doneness after 30 minutes.
• Remove chicken and vegetables to a platter and tent with foil. Pour juices from the claypot into a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture into the remaining 1 cup of sour cream and stir into the pan juices, heating until thickened.
• Can be served over mash potatoes, rice or noodles.

RöMERTOPF

Steps:

• Marinate the lamb in the white wine overnight. Drain, saving the marinade.
• Soak the Römertopf, if using, in cold water for about 1/2 hour. Then drain but don't dry.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Place half the onions and potatoes in a Dutch oven or Römertopf pan. Cover them with half the zucchini, half the tomatoes, 3 cloves of garlic, and a bay leaf. Add the lamb, and cover with the remaining onion, potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf.
• Add the wine marinade, sprinkle on the spices, and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, cover, and bake for 3 hours. Bring to the table in the pot, and then cut the meat and serve.