Chicken potjie

Method

1. 1
   Heat the cooking oil in a potjie over moderate coals and brown the chicken thighs.
2. 2
   Add the onion and garlic and fry until the onion is translucent.
3. 3
   Layer the carrots, sweet potatoes, celery and dried peaches on top, and season with salt.
4. 4
   Heat the wine, cinnamon, bay leaves and peppercorns together in a small pan over the fire and pour over the chicken and vegetables.
5. 5
   Cover and simmer over low coals for 1 hour or until the chicken is tender.
6. 6
   Check the amount of liquid in the pot from time to time and add more if necessary.
7. 7
   Remove the cinnamon stick, bay leaves and peppercorns before serving.