HOW TO SMOKE CHICKEN OR ANY MEAT WITHOUT A SMOKER

How many times have you thrown your somewhat old herbs in the bin? 

This recipe was created whilst I was cleaning out my fridge and found Spring Onions and Thyme that were drying out. My conscience will not allow me to throw the ingredients away as I’m a great advocate for ‘no food waste’.

I began placing the somewhat dry spring onions into my clay pot, followed by the drying Thyme and fresh Bay leaves.

The Chicken legs were placed on top of the herbs, covered with the clay pots lid  and activated the smokiness by lighting the gas fire underneath it. 

This took about 15 minutes and placed the clay pot in a preheated heated oven for 1hr at 165*c

The Chicken legs used for this recipe were pre-marinated in a spicy smoky paprika blend, which added an aromatic taste to the dish.

You can be creative with the type of herbs you use for this recipe. Try using Rosemary, Sage, Oregano etc

INGREDIENTS 

2 Chicken legs 

Spring Onions

Bay leaves

Thyme (Rosemary)

Orange or Clementine Peel

3-4 Green chillies

Salt to taste

Smoky Spice mix

1 tablespoonful of smoked Paprika or blended charred Red Peppers

30g of Ginger

1 medium sized Onion

2 cloves of Garlic

1 tablespoonful of Cumin seeds

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