Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 1/3 pounds chicken pieces
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour seasoned
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives
  • 3 anchovy fillets chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley plus extra, to serve
  • cooked rice or pasta, to serve

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan on high. Dust chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Cook in 2 batches, 4-5 minutes each batch, until golden all over. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
  • In same pan, saute onion and garlic 1-2 minutes, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in wine and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes, until liquid reduces by half.
  • Mix in tomatoes, stock, tomato paste and sugar. Season to taste. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, 4-5 minutes. Pour over chicken. Cover casserole dish and bake 55-60 minutes.
  • Stir in olives, anchovies and parsley and bake, uncovered, another 5 minutes. Serve topped with extra parsley. Accompany with rice or pasta.