ingredients
serves 4
4 tablespoons oil
4 chicken portions
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 green peppers, deseeded and finely diced
1/2 pint dry white wine or stock
6 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato puree
bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
method
1. Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole, add the chicken and fry it on all sides until golden.
2. Remove with a slotted spoon and add the onions, garlic and peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes to soften, then drain away any excess oil.
3. Return the chicken to the casserole. Add the wine, tomatoes, tomato puree, bay leaf and oregano.
4. Season generously, then cover the casserole and simmer it for 1 1/4 hours.
5. Remove the bay leaf and taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving with saffron rice.
