Ingredients

8 chicken thighs, skinned

1 red pepper, cut into large chunks

1 green pepper, cut into large chunks

1 leek, cut into chunks

250g ham, cut into chunks

400g can chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato purée

1 tsp paprika

400ml red wine

2 cloves garlic,finely chopped

1tsp dried mixed herbs

2 tbsp olive oil

Method

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the chicken until browned.

Remove the chicken and set aside in a casserole dish.

Add the peppers to the frying pan and cook for 3-4 minutes

Add the leek and garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the ham, paprika, tomatoes, tomato puree, mixed herbs and wine. Bring to the boil.

Pour over the chicken in the casserole dish.

Place the casserole in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Remove from the oven season and return for another 10 minutes.

Serve with rice or new potatoes.

Cooks Comments and Tips

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