This "Use What You Have" Potjie Turned Out Better Than We Expected | Chicken, Rice & Lemon Potjie |

Sometimes the best meals aren't the ones you've planned—they're the ones you create with whatever you already have. In today's video, we're making a hearty Chicken, Rice & Lemon Potjie using simple ingredients from our freezer, pantry, vegetable basket, and a few fresh lemons picked straight from our own tree. It's one of those "wing it" recipes where everything comes together around a crackling fire, proving that you don't need expensive or complicated ingredients to create something truly memorable. This cook also brings a little change of scenery as we spend the afternoon at the play area, with plenty of family moments, the sounds of nature, and a slow-burning wood fire creating the perfect atmosphere. The result is a comforting potjie filled with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, rich tomato, fragrant herbs, olives, fluffy rice, and the surprising freshness of slow-cooked lemon. If you enjoy traditional South African cooking, cast iron potjies, outdoor cooking, and recipes that celebrate simple living, we hope you'll feel right at home around our fire. 🔥 If you enjoyed this video, please consider: • Liking the video • Subscribing to the channel • Ringing the notification bell • Sharing it with friends and family • Leaving a comment to let us know: What's your favourite "wing it" recipe? Recipe ∙ 2 kilograms Chicken pieces ∙ 2 small onions ∙ 3 medium Potatoes ∙ Fresh lemons ∙ 2 Bell peppers ∙ 12 or more garlic cloves ∙ ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ∙ A few bird's eye chillies (optional) ∙ 5 Chicken stock cubes ∙ 2 tablespoons dried Oregano ∙ 1 can of tomato puree ∙ ½ cup pitted olives ∙ 2 Carrots ∙ 1½ tablespoons dried parsley ∙ Pinch of chillie flakes ∙ 2 Cups white rice ∙ Water about 2 liters Thank you for joining us around the fire. See you in the next adventure! — Rudolph, Chantel, Hunter & Family Wolkberg Artisans