Chicken Potato Wood Oven

Chicken and Potatoes in a Wood-Fired Oven

Summer or winter, chicken and potatoes are always a hit. It appeals to both children and adults and makes for a convivial meal, perfect for a Sunday lunch with the family. We love it even more when cooked in a Maximus wood-fired oven, which gives it an unparalleled smoky flavor. With crispy skin and tender potatoes, your wood-fired chicken and potatoes will satisfy everyone's expectations. Follow our recipe and tips for a truly delicious meal!

THE RECIPE IN VIDEO

INGREDIENTS

1 chicken weighing 1.6 to 1.8 kg
1.5kg of potatoes (250g per person)
8g of salt
40g of diced smoked bacon or lardons
1 shallot
20g of maple syrup
30g of butter
A small bunch of thyme

Service	Preparation time	Cooking time
6 people	8 minutes	1 hour 30 minutes

RECIPE STEPS

Lighting the Maximus oven
For this recipe, you'll need to properly heat your Maximus wood-fired oven. That's why it's important to light it before you start preparing the chicken and potatoes. You don't want the oven floor to get too hot, so you can load the kindling on one side of the oven rather than in the middle.
Preparing the potatoes
Cut the potatoes into large cubes of about 3-4 cm.
Plunge them into a bowl of cold water
Bring everything to a boil
Preparing the chicken
Place the finely chopped shallot inside the chicken.
Brush the chicken with maple syrup using a kitchen brush.
Scatter the bacon pieces over the chicken and tuck some into the joints.
Add a little salt.
When your Maximus oven is hot, put the chicken in. Be careful, if your oven is too hot or the flames are still too high, the chicken may burn quickly, especially with the maple syrup. Don't hesitate to wait a little while.
Close the door vent to smother the flames. Creating smoke in the oven will impart a delicious smoky flavor.
Continuing the potato preparation
When the water is boiling, add the thyme sprigs. This infusion will subtly flavor your potatoes.
Cook for about 7 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and remove the largest sprigs of thyme.
Completely cooked
After the chicken has been in the oven for about 1 hour, add the potatoes to the dish.
Feel free to add a little water to deglaze the chicken cooking juices.
Let it all cook for about 30 more minutes.
After 30 minutes, your chicken and potatoes are ready. We recommend serving them with a fresh green salad or mixed salad for a complete and delicious meal. And don't forget our wood-fired bread …
Enjoy your food !