Recipes

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F / Gas Mark 5
2. Heat the oil in a pan and brown half the chicken pieces thoroughly on all sides. This will take about 10 minutes
3. Remove with a spoon, and then fry the remaining pieces
4. Remove and set aside
5. Fry the onion, carrots and celery over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown
6. Stir in the chilli powder, herbs, tomatoes and stock
7. Return the chicken to the pan, season to taste and bring to the boil
8. Place in a casserole dish
9. Cover and cook in the centre of the oven for 1 hour
10. Remove the lid and continue cooking for a further 15 to 30 minutes until the meat is very tender
11. Sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley to serve