Juicy Homemade Chicken in Jar

The most juicy, aromatic and incredibly delicious! Chicken in a jar in its own juice is an absolutely amazing dish for all occasions! Suitable for a holiday table or family dinner. A minimum of products and effort, and an incomparable result is guaranteed!
cook time: 1h
Isla Thatcher
Juicy Homemade Chicken in Jar

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235
Calories
18g
Fat
1g
Carbs
17g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Garlic 3 clove
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil (of necessity) 1 tbsp
Peppercorns to taste
Greenery to taste
Chicken 1 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make chicken in a jar in your own juice? First of all, prepare all the necessary products. If you have a frozen carcass, then you should first defrost it at room temperature. If you have a fresh chicken, then pluck it, remove the entrails, and burn off the excess fluff. Wash the chicken and dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Step 2
Cut the bird into small portions.

Step 3

Step 3
Add salt to taste and ground pepper to the meat. I added a little ground smoked paprika (to brighten the color of the chicken) and 1 tbsp. vegetable oil.

Step 4

Step 4
Mix everything thoroughly, place the pieces in a food container or plastic bag to marinate. Leave in the refrigerator for at least an hour, up to a day. The longer the chicken marinates, the tastier the dish will be.

Step 5

Step 5
Peel the onions and garlic. Rinse and dry.

Step 6

Step 6
Cut the onion into thin half rings or rings. Leave the garlic cloves whole or cut them into 2-4 pieces lengthwise. The amount of garlic can be adjusted to taste.

Step 7

Step 7
Wash the jar and dry with a towel. The jar must be dry, this is very important. Place some onion rings, a bay leaf, a few peppercorns and a little garlic on the bottom. For flavor, you can add a sprig of parsley, dill or basil.

Step 8

Step 8
Place chicken in a single layer.

Step 9

Step 9
Next, repeat the layer with onions, peppers, garlic and herbs.

Step 10

Step 10
Make the chicken next. And so on until the products run out. Add a final layer of onion and garlic rings.

Step 11

Step 11
Place a foil lid on top of the jar.

Step 12

Step 12
Use a toothpick to make several holes in the foil.

Step 13

Step 13
Place the jar in a cold oven. If the jar is placed in a heated oven, it may burst. Set the temperature to 180 to 200 degrees and leave to bake for one hour.

Step 14

Step 14
At the end of cooking, turn off the oven and open the door slightly so that the jar gradually cools.

Step 15

Step 15
Remove the slightly cooled jar from the oven, be careful not to burn yourself!

Step 16

Step 16
Serve the chicken hot as a separate dish, garnished with fresh herbs.

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