Cast Iron & Charcoal: Baked Chicken And Veggies Recipe In My 8" Lodge Dutch Ovens

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken is often less expensive.

Prepare the Weber Smokey Joe Grill with a galvanized feed pan underneath.

Start the charcoal in a chimney.

Once the charcoal is ready, place one of the Dutch ovens on top of the charcoal lid to heat it up.

Wipe the inside and outside of the Dutch oven lid with a paper towel soaked in vegetable oil to season it.

Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the bottom of the Dutch oven.

Layer carrots and sweet potatoes on top of the onions and bell peppers.

Place the chicken in the middle of the Dutch oven.

Add a little bit of water to the pot.

Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place charcoal on top and around the bottom of the pot for baking.

Wait for the chicken to cook without lifting the lid to maintain temperature.

Prepare a second Dutch oven for cornbread by greasing it and letting it heat up for 10-15 minutes before adding the cornbread batter.

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