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Thyme, chicken and baby vegetable casserole

By Phillippa Cheifitz
4 - 8
Easy
20 minutes
45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 free-range chicken portions
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stick celery, finely chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 150-250 g whole baby carrots, peeled
  • 150-250 g whole baby turnips, scrubbed
  • 150-250 g whole baby parsnips, peeled
  • 150-250 g baby leeks, split lengthways
  • Handful of fresh thyme
  • Sea salt and milled black pepper, to taste
  • On the side:

  • Thick garlic mayonnaise (optional)

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C.
In a flameproof casserole, first brown the chicken portions in the hot oil. Remove and season.Reduce the heat and stir in the onion and celery, adding a little salt and a little more oil if necessary.
Cook gently until softened. Pour in the stock and wine and bring to a bubble. Add the chicken, prepared vegetables and thyme.Cover with a sheet or two of oiled greaseproof paper and the tight-fitting lid.
Bake for about 45 minutes or until all is tender.Check seasoning.
Serve in wide bowls, withspoons for the broth. If you like, add a dollop of mayonnaise.