Best Chicken Potjie Recipe

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1. 1Step 1: Chop the vegetables into thick chunks, not too small, so they don't get lost in the stew.
2. 2Step 2: When the fire has heated the bottom of the pot, add 2 tablespoons of oil and add the chicken. Be careful not to lean over the pot, as the oil might spit.
3. 3Step 3: Fry the chicken a little, then add the onions and let everything brown a bit.
4. 4Step 4: Add the 2 cups of chicken stock and the bay leaves.
5. 5Step 5: Salt the aubergine. This step isn't crucial, but it adds to the tastiness of the end product.
6. 6Step 6: Layer in the vegetables in order of cooking time: potatoes at the bottom, then butternut, carrots, aubergine, mushrooms, and last the baby marrow.
7. 7Step 7: Optionally add 2 cups of white wine to deepen the flavour and add more complex undertones.
8. 8Step 8: Cook the stew over the fire for an hour without stirring. Ensure the fire doesn't go out and doesn't roar around the pot.
9. 9Step 9: After an hour, check the chicken potjiekos to see if the vegetables are cooked through and if the flavour is to your liking. Some prefer to pull it off the flames at this point, while others cook for up to 4 hours, depending on the texture you prefer.