1kgManor Farm chicken thighs and drumsticks, lightly coated in flour
1tbspOlive oil
75gBacon lardons
Salt and black pepper
2Garlic cloves, chopped
1Onion, chopped
1Leek, trimmed and chopped
0.5Head of celery, chopped
300gTurnip, peeled and chopped
2Carrots, peeled and chopped
500mlChicken stock (made with two stock cubes)
1tbspFresh thyme leaves
1Bay leaf
800gBaby potatoes, peeled and halved
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Heat the oil in a heavy, ovenproof casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken and lardons. Season to taste and cook until browned.
Add the garlic, onion, leek, celery, turnip and carrots.
Pour in the chicken stock. Add the thyme, a pinch of salt and pepper and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Add the potatoes and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid, transfer to the oven and cook for 1½ hours until the chicken is tender. Remove the bay leaf before serving.