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Creamy White Wine Chicken Potjie

Created by Chef Justin

A succulent and rich chicken potjie simmered in dry white wine, chicken stock, fresh thyme, and mushrooms, finished with heavy cream.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

1h 48m

Standard Pot

No. 3 (6–8 Guests)

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Creamy White Wine Chicken Potjie
Chicken

Ingredients

14 items
Scale for Your Potjie Size No. 3 Pot (6–8 Guests)
  • Chicken Pieces (2kg, bone-in) (Butchery)
  • Button Mushrooms (500g) (Produce)
  • Baby Potatoes (800g) (Produce)
  • Baby Carrots (300g) (Produce)
  • Leeks (2, sliced) (Produce)
  • Garlic Cloves (6, sliced) (Produce)
  • Dry White Wine (375ml, Sauvignon Blanc) (Pantry & Aisle)
  • Chicken Stock (250ml) (Pantry & Aisle)
  • Fresh Cream (250ml) (Pantry & Aisle)
  • Thyme Sprigs (4) (Pantry & Aisle)
  • Butter (2 tbsp) (Pantry & Aisle)
  • Cooking Oil (Pantry & Aisle)
  • Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) (Pantry & Aisle)
  • Lemon (1, juice only) (Produce)

Cooking Timeline & Layering Steps

1h 48m total
1

Prep Veg & Season

15m

Slice leeks, clean mushrooms, season chicken pieces. Get fire to Medium heat.

2

Sear Chicken

15m

Melt butter with oil. Sear chicken pieces in batches until skin is golden and crispy. Set chicken aside.

3

Sauté Leeks & Garlic

8m

Fry leeks, garlic, and thyme until soft and aromatic.

4

Wine Simmer

30m

Deglaze the pot with white wine and chicken stock. Return chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

5

Layer Veggies

30m

DO NOT STIR. Layer baby potatoes, baby carrots, and mushrooms on top. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

6

Stir in Cream

10m

Pour in the fresh cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce before serving.

Expert Potjiekos Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Creamy White Wine Chicken Potjie take to cook on the fire?

Creamy White Wine Chicken Potjie requires approximately 20 minutes of preparation and 1h 48m of cooking over controlled wood or charcoal coals (6 timed stages).

What size potjie pot do I need for Creamy White Wine 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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