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Creamy Chicken Potjie

Cultural Context

Originating from South Africa, potjie is a traditional stew cooked in a cast-iron pot over an open fire. It's a communal dish, often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations, showcasing local ingredients and flavors. Today, variations abound, with many families adding their unique twists, making it a beloved comfort food across the country.

South AfricanZAmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kg boneless skinless chicken
200 grams bacon
8 baby onions
60 ml apricot jam
15 ml Worcestershire sauce
100 ml water
500 grams gourmet potatoes
500 ml chicken stock
2 carrots
400 grams mushrooms
1 zucchini
1 yellow capsicum
frozen peas
corn
chicken salt
500 ml cream
1 pack oxtail soup
1 pack chicken creamy soup
basil
paprika
pepper
thyme
1

Heat oil in a pot.

2

Add 1 kg boneless skinless chicken and fry until cooked, then remove from pot.

3

Add 200 grams bacon to the pot and fry for about 5 minutes.

4

Add 8 baby onions and 60 ml apricot jam to the pot, cooking until tender for about 10 minutes.

5

Mix 15 ml Worcestershire sauce with 100 ml water.

6

Return the chicken to the pot and add the Worcestershire mixture, stir, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

7

Add 1 leek and 500 grams gourmet potatoes to the pot, stir, and let cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

8

After 15 minutes, add 500 ml chicken stock and 2 carrots, stir, and let cook for another 20 minutes.

9

Add frozen peas, corn, 1 zucchini, 1 yellow capsicum, and 400 grams mushrooms to the pot, stir, and add chicken salt to taste.

10

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

11

After 30 minutes, mix 500 ml cream, 1 pack oxtail soup, 1 pack chicken creamy soup, basil, paprika, pepper, and thyme in a bowl.

12

Pour the mixture into the pot, stir, and let cook for another 20 minutes.

Equipment Needed

pot

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Creamy Chicken Potjie

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