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