Chakalaka Chicken Pot
Prep Time
20 Min
Cook Time
45 Min
Serves
4
A hearty South African–inspired dish where tender chicken pieces are simmered with spicy chakalaka relish, beans, peppers, and tomatoes. Packed with bold flavor and warmth, it’s a vibrant, comforting pot perfect for sharing.
Cooking Instructions
Chicken Marinade:
- 8 Supreme mixed chicken portions
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
Filling:
- 1-2 tbsp curry power (medium or hot according to taste)
- 2 cups water
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 410g can chakalaka
- 1 chicken stock cube
Cooking Instructions
• Heat oil in a cast iron potjie (no 3)over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces in batches until golden. Season with salt and pepper as you go. Remove the browned chicken and set aside.
• In the same potjie, sauté the onion until soft and translucent. Add garlic, ginger and curry powder. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Return the browned chicken pieces to the potjie. Add water to the pot, enough to cover the chicken.
• Cover the potjie with its lid and let it simmer over moderate coals or on the stove over medium-low heat for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
• Add the potatoes, chakalaka, and crumbled chicken stock cube to the potjie. Stir gently to combine.
• Cover again and simmer for another 45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked, the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, accompanied with rice. Enjoy your hearty potjie!