In Afghanistan, the foam would be wrapped in a low-tech layer of chicken wire, then covered in a thin layer of concrete.

BBC: Aftermath of 1998 quake in northern Afghanistan

Arrange chicken in single layer in a shallow roasting pan.

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Browning the chicken before it braises adds yet another layer.

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