Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Hangi-Inspired Chicken and Kumara
A modern, allergy-friendly take on the traditional Māori Hangi, using readily available ingredients and cooking methods. This dish features tender chicken and sweet kumara, infused with smoky flavors.
Ingredients
- 1000 g Chicken thighs
- 1000 g Kumara (sweet potato)
- 1 large Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Liquid smoke
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to about 175°C (180°C).
- 2Cut the 1000 g kumara into 2.54 cm chunks. Peel and finely mince the 4 cloves garlic. Peel and chop the 1 large onion into 2.54 cm chunks.
- 3In a large bowl, combine the 1000 g chicken thighs, the 1000 g kumara chunks, the 1 large onion chunks, and the 4 cloves minced garlic. Add the 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp liquid smoke, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- 4Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer in a large roasting pan. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- 5Carefully remove the aluminum foil from the roasting pan. Continue to bake for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C and the kumara is tender when pierced with a fork. The chicken should appear golden brown and the kumara slightly caramelized.
- 6Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving; this allows the juices in the chicken to redistribute, ensuring it remains tender. Garnish the dish with the 2 tbsp fresh parsley.
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