- Here we have classic, delicious, fresh flavours all thrown together in one pot. Simple to make and a comforting joy to eat. One for the weekend perhaps?INGREDIENTS
800g chicken thighs and drumsticks
250g lardons/bacon/pancetta
3 banana shallots or 2 small onions – chopped
4 cloves garlic – finely chopped
3/4 tablespoon plain flour
1/3 of a bottle of white wine – nothing too acidic
300g chestnut mushrooms – sliced
A few sprigs of thymeMETHOD
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees celsius (conventional) 150/160 (fan)Season the chicken a colour in the pan until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the lardons to the pan and cook until nearly golden.
Add the shallots and garlic and continue to cook until translucent.Stir in the flour and stir. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer.
Add the mushrooms, stir and return the chicken to the pan skin side up.
Season and cook in the oven without a lid for 1 hour. If it looks a little dry then top with a little water or stock.
Piri Piri Chicken
