Chicken sherry potjie recipe

Chicken Sherry Potjie recipe

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Recipe intro

The Chicken Sherry Potjie recipe is a delicious and hearty South African dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and flavorful sherry sauce. This traditional potjie is cooked slowly over an open fire, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly. The succulent chicken is complemented by a medley of aromatic vegetables and herbs, creating a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. With its unique blend of ingredients and cooking method, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends at your next gathering.

Keywords: Chicken Sherry Potjie, South African dish, sherry sauce, open fire cooking, comforting.

Chicken sherry potjie recipe details

Chicken sherry potjie recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
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Ingredients

2 tbsp	butter
2 tbsp	cooking oil
2 large	onions
1 kg	chicken portions
300 g	button mushrooms
300 g	frozen peas
8 large	carrots, sliced
	salt and pepper
1	bayleaf
125 ml	water or more
125 ml	dry sherry
250 ml	sour cream

Instructions

Put potjie over hot charcoal.

Chop onions and fry in butter and oil, add chicken and fry to golden-brown. From now on do not stirr anymore, Layer with mushrooms, peas and sliced carrots.

Season, add bayleaf and a small cup of water. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, by which time the food will have a good sauce. Now add sherry and sour cream and simmer for another 1/2 hour.

Serve with white brad to soak up the sauce.


Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a