Pot Roast Chicken

English_Rose's Note:

Juicy chicken, fragrant with herbs and spiced with smoked paprika - a one-pot wonder.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (3 lb) chicken
• 1 tablespoon olive oil , for frying
• 8 ounces streaky bacon , chopped
• 1 onion , roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves , chopped
• 2 sticks celery , chopped
• 2 tablespoons thyme , leaves only
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 ½ cups chicken stock

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F
2. Place a large casserole over a high heat on the hob, add the olive oil and when hot add the whole chicken to the casserole, turning occasionally until brown all over. Remove and set aside.
3. Add the bacon to the casserole and fry for a few minutes then add the onion, garlic, celery and thyme.
4. Pour in the chopped tomatoes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika.
5. Stir all the ingredients together and then add the chicken stock.
6. Return the chicken to the casserole and bring to the boil. Put the lid on the casserole and cook in the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes.

Reviews

[djmastermum]

Soooo GOOD, has the good old fashioned flavors I would expect if I was living 200 years ago. I used Free Range chicken and organic vegetables, everything was perfect! Photos will be posted soon.