Name: Beggars Chicken
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 1 whole chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, about 3-4 pounds; 4 slices ginger; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups rock salt; 1 egg white; Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well to create the marinade.
Rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
In a mixing bowl, combine the rock salt and egg white. Mix until the salt is evenly coated with the egg white.
Place a layer of salt mixture on the bottom of a roasting pan. Lay the chicken on top of the salt and cover it completely with the remaining salt mixture, ensuring there are no gaps.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the chicken. The salt crust should harden and turn golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Carefully crack open the salt crust and discard it.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot. Enjoy the juicy and flavorful Beggars Chicken with your favorite sides!

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