Ingredients

• Whole chicken 1 (about 1.5kg)
• Lotus leaves 2-3 pieces
• Pork belly 100g
• Shiitake mushrooms 50g
• Bamboo shoots 50g
• Ginger 30g
• Scallions 5 stalks
• Shaoxing wine 3 tbsp
• Soy sauce 3 tbsp
• Oyster sauce 2 tbsp
• Five-spice powder 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Clay or aluminum foil for wrapping

Steps

1. Clean the chicken and marinate with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and salt for 4 hours or overnight
2. Dice pork belly, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Stir-fry with seasonings until fragrant
3. Stuff the chicken with the prepared filling and wrap tightly with lotus leaves
4. Cover with clay (or aluminum foil) to create a sealed package
5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender
6. Crack open the clay and serve the aromatic chicken immediately