- 1 kg chicken thighs
- 50 ml olive oil
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp allspice
- 40 ml mild chutney
- 500 g carrots, sliced into rings
- 500 g button mushrooms
- 6 medium potatoes,
peeled and sliced
- 120 ml chicken stock
- salt and black pepper
- First clean the potjie and rub the inside of the pot with a clove of garlic
- Make your fire and heat the pot before adding the oil
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and fry
a few pieces at a time, until nice and brown
- Add the spices, thyme and chutney
- Layer first the meat, carrots and then the potatoes
- Add the chicken stock
- Replace the lid and simmer slowly on a low heat for about one and a half hour
- Then add the whole mushrooms on top of the carrots
- Simmer for another 15 minutes
- Serve with rice