HAY BAKED CHICKEN ZERO FAT

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INGREDIENTS
* 3 handfuls hay grass (fully natural non sprayed or treated). You can get this on line or in pet stores
* 1 good quality chicken (In this recipe I used a 1.5kg chicken)
* A grind of black pepper to season
* A sprinkle of rock salt to decorate
For the dough used to seal the pot (not to be eaten) 
* 300 grams all purpose flour
* 150ml water

PROCEDURE
1. Preheat the oven (fan forced) to 190C (374F).
2. Line a cast iron pot with a generous quantity of hay to create a “nest” for the chicken to lie on. Make sure the hay reaches all the way up the sides and that there is no hay sitting on the rim of the pot. Don’t season the chicken at this point.
3. Make a stiff dough out of the flour and water and roll it to a length which will cover the circumference of the pot. Lay the dough to entirely cover the rim. Place the lid on top and press down firmly to create a tight seal.
4. Place the chicken into the middle shelf of the oven and let it cook until ready – in the case of a 1.5kg chicken, 65 minutes will do. The aroma of cooked chicken flowing from the oven is an indicator that the chicken is cooked. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest in the pot for at least 20 minutes.
5. Remove the lid and take the chicken out. Place it under a grill for 5 minutes to colour the breast (this is optional).