Stoved Garlic Chicken

• chicken portions4
• lean bacon↗100 g
• garlic cloves, chopped↗4
• floury potatoes, cut into thin slices↗2 1⁄2 lbs
• large onions, sliced↗2
• fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme↗2 teaspoons
• chicken stock↗600 ml
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• fresh chives (to garnish)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180 deg Celsius.

2. 2

   Trim the chicken and remove any fat.

3. 3

   Remove the rind and any fat from the bacon.

4. 4

   Dry fry the chicken, bacon and garlic in a non stick pan until the chicken is lightly browned.

5. 5

   Place a layer of potatoes and onion slices in a casserole dish and season well with salt, pepper and thyme.

6. 6

   Arrange chicken, garlic and bacon on top, then cover with the remaining potato and onion slice.

7. 7

   Season again add stock.

8. 8

   Cover and bake in the oven approx 11/2-2 hours or until the chicken is tender and potatoes are cooked.

9. 9

   Add more stock if needed.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with snipped chives and serve with selection of fresh veges.