How To Cook Creamy Chicken Thighs On The Wood Burner

Are you looking for a new way to cook your favourite chicken dish? Have you ever cooked creamy chicken thighs on top of a wood burner? If not, now is the time! Cooking rich and flavorful creamy chicken thighs on a wood burner is an incredibly delicious and satisfying culinary experience. Not only does it taste great – cooking on a wood stove also requires fewer resources than using an oven or stovetop. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up this delectable meal without any special tools or equipment – all from the comfort of your own home!

How to make the most of your wood burner and save energy

You can make the most of your wood burner and save energy by not just keeping your home cosy and warm but you can also cooking your dinner on it, such as creamy chicken thighs! Chicken thighs require an impressively low amount of heat to cook them to perfection, making them perfect for wood burners.

This is because chicken thighs are tougher, fattier cuts than chicken breasts, so they are able to survive lower temperatures better than chicken breasts but still deliver a delicious flavour. Plus, chicken thighs are often cheaper than chicken breasts, so you know you’re getting food that tastes great for a bargain! Get creative with what you cook on your wood burner and try chicken thighs – it’s sure to be worth it!

Creamy chicken thighs and cauliflower in a cast iron pot

So, what pot do you use for cooking dinner on a wood burner? We used an oval cast iron pot that sits perfectly on top of the wood burner and is perfect for casseroles. Choose one that suits your wood burner. Our wood burner is small, so the oval pot works best in the small area on top of the stove.

What to serve with chicken thighs and cauliflower

Our chicken thighs cooked on the wood burner were undeniably delicious! Creamy and sumptuous, they were the perfect hearty dinner. To ask what side is best to serve alongside chicken thighs is like asking which flavour of ice cream you enjoy more – it all comes down to personal preference.

We chose quinoa, but you could also serve your chicken thighs with a simple bed of fluffy white rice, creamy mashed potatoes, golden chips or savoury naan bread. No matter what side dishes you choose to accompany it, one thing is for sure – the chicken will be sensational!

Ingredients

For six portions, you will need the following:

• 8 Chicken Thighs (Boneless and cut each thigh into three pieces)
• ½ Leek (Chopped)
• 2 Green Peppers (Chopped)
• 1 small Cauliflower (Roughly Chopped)
• 2 Cloves of garlic (chopped)
• 1 Bay leaf
• ¼ tsp Rosemary
• ¼ tsp Thyme
• ¼ tsp Lemon Thyme
• 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
• 350 ml Creme Fraiche
• Olive Oil
• 2 tsp Bouillon Powder (Mixed in a cup of hot water)
• 2 tsp Chilli sauce (optional)

How to make creamy chicken thighs to go on the wood burner

• Grease the cast iron pot with olive oil. Add the chicken pieces. Mix the bouillon stock and tomato puree together and add to the dish.
• Add the chopped leek, cauliflower, herbs, spices and garlic. Add the creme fraiche and give it a stir. Add a little water if necessary and put the lid on. Place on your lit wood burner for 2 hours. After 1 hour of cooking, give it a stir.

Top Tips

Ensure your wood burner is burning hot when you place your pot on it, or it will take longer to cook.

If the mixture feels a bit thick, add a little water to loosen it, but you shouldn’t need it unless you add other vegetables.