Annie's Sweet Mango Bushveld Chicken Potjie
Created by Potjie AI Expert
Golden free-range chicken thighs, sweet baby leeks, and tender sweetcorn simmered in a luscious cream gravy infused with Annie Brandt Sweet Mango Chilli Sauce. A sweet and spicy Lowveld masterpiece.
25 mins
1h 50m
No. 3 (6–8 Guests)
15
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Ingredients
11 items-
1.5 kg Free-Range Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks (Butchery)
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250 ml Fresh Cream or Coconut Cream (Pantry & Aisle)
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375 ml Dry White Wine (Chenin Blanc) (Pantry & Aisle)
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800 g Baby Potatoes, scrubbed (Produce)
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3 Sweetcorn Cobs, sliced into wheels (Produce)
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2 medium Leeks, chopped (Produce)
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200 g Tenderstem Broccoli (Produce)
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3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced (Produce)
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2 tbsp Butter (Pantry & Aisle)
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Fresh Coriander, chopped for garnish (Produce)
Cooking Timeline & Layering Steps
Brown the Chicken
15mMelt butter in cast iron potjie over medium-hot coals. Brown chicken pieces skin-side down until golden and crispy. Remove chicken.
Saut� Leeks & Annie's Mango Glaze
10mAdd sliced leeks and garlic to the rendered chicken drippings. Stir in 3 tbsp Annie Brandt Sweet Mango Chilli Sauce and deglaze with Chenin Blanc.
Layer Potatoes & Sweetcorn
10mReturn chicken into the aromatic base. Arrange baby potatoes and sweetcorn wheels over the chicken. Pour in chicken broth.
Slow Simmer over Mellow Coals
55mCover tightly and simmer over mild coals for 55 minutes without stirring until potatoes are tender and chicken falls off bone.
Stir Cream & Top with Mango Chilli
20mTuck tenderstem broccoli into the steam vents. Stir fresh cream gently into the bubbling gravy. Drizzle remaining 2 tbsp Annie Brandt Sweet Mango Chilli Sauce over top. Simmer 15 mins and serve.
Expert Potjiekos Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Annie's Sweet Mango Bushveld Chicken Potjie take to cook on the fire?
Annie's Sweet Mango Bushveld Chicken Potjie requires approximately 25 minutes of preparation and 1h 50m of cooking over controlled wood or charcoal coals (5 timed stages).
What size potjie pot do I need for Annie's Sweet Mango Bushveld Chicken Potjie?
This recipe is calibrated for a standard South African No. 3 cast-iron potjie pot (7.8 litres), serving 6 to 8 guests. Use the interactive Pot Size Scaler on this page to adjust quantities automatically for a No. 1, No. 2, No. 4, or No. 6 pot.
Should you stir this potjie while it is simmering?
No—never stir an authentic South African potjiekos once the vegetables are layered on top of the meat. Keep the lid closed over 4 to 6 gentle coals so rising steam cooks each layer to tender perfection without turning potatoes into mush.
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