Chicken Potjie

Nyteglori's Note:

A Potjie is a South African Stew type meal cooked in a large three legged pot over coals. It is often cooked as port of a social gathering in much the same way as BBQs are. These are awesome to have while camping too.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 lbs chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 4 black peppercorns
• 1 pinch ground allspice
• 3 tablespoons chutney
• 1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced
• 6 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 lb button mushroom
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 chicken stock cube

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in the pot. Sprinkle the thighs with salt and fry the chicken, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown. Add the herbs, spices and chutney. Arrange the carrots, potatoes and mushrooms in layers on top of the chicken. Dissolve the stock cube in the water and add it to the potjie. Replace the lid and simmer for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Add water if the potjie becomes too dry.

Reviews

[Abi Fae]

The flavor was wonderful! Made for ZWT7. This is definitely on my list of meals to make on a regular basis. I want to try it with various chutneys.