Whole chicken pot bread
Prep time
60min
Cook time
60min
Serves
7
Pot bread (‘potbrood’) filled with spicy chicken is about to become your next braai favourite. Lekker!
Ingredients:
Bread- 2 ½ cups (625ml) flour
- 7g yeast
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tsp (5ml) sugar
- 1½ cups (375ml) water
- 2 tsp (10ml) mixed herbs
- 1kg whole chicken
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) braai mixed spice
Method:
- Combine flour, yeast, salt and sugar slowly. Pour in the water, stirring until a firm dough forms.
- Place on a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Place the dough in a bowl, cover and place in a warm area for 40 minutes.
- Prepare the coals in the Weber until they’ve reached a moderate heat.
- Place the chicken under the cover and cook for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is almost cooked.
- Line an enamel pan or pot with half the dough. Place the chicken in the centre of the pan and cover with the leftover dough, sealing the sides. Sprinkle mixed herbs on top.
- Cover the bread pan with foil and place it in the Weber for 30 minutes.
