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Hangi is a traditional Maori method of cooking that involves using heated rocks buried in an earth oven. This cooking technique infuses the chicken with a distinct smoky flavour while keeping it incredibly tender and juicy. Here’s how you can prepare Hangi Chicken:

Start by marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and a splash of lemon juice. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least an hour, preferably overnight, to absorb the flavours.

Next, prepare the hangi pit by digging a hole in the ground and lining it with hot rocks. Place a wire mesh over the rocks to create a cooking surface.

Lay the marinated chicken pieces on the wire mesh, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Cover the pit with wet burlap sacks and then bury it with soil, creating a sealed cooking environment.

Allow the chicken to cook for about two to three hours, depending on the size of the chicken pieces and the heat of the rocks. The chicken will slowly cook in its own juices and the steam created within the hangi pit.

After the cooking time has elapsed, carefully unearth the hangi pit and remove the burlap sacks. Retrieve the beautifully cooked Hangi Chicken, which will have a lovely golden colour and an enticing aroma.

Serve the Hangi Chicken with traditional Maori side dishes such as steamed vegetables, kumara (sweet potatoes), and rewana bread (a Maori fermented bread).

So, we’re hoping that you’ll try the Hangi Chicken and tell us your experience. Authentic or a desi twist, it’s your call. 

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