RECIPE FROM SPAIN:

Slow Cooked Brandy Chicken

The combination of ingredients creates a tender dish full of warm flavours.

You will need:

4 chicken legs, separated into thighs and drumsticks
1 1/2 bulbs garlic
Reasonable size glass brandy
1 bay leaf
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Paprika (I usually use mild paprika but you can use the hot version if you prefer)

Method

• Sprinkle the chicken with a generous amount of salt, pepper and paprika, then rub the seasoning into the chicken and leave to rest for about 20 minutes.

• Peel and roughly chop the garlic.

• Heat a little olive oil in a large casserole dish or pot (the Spanish use a traditional olla) and slowly brown the chicken pieces on both sides. Add the garlic about halfway through this step.

• When the chicken is browned add the brandy and bay leaf.

• Cover and cook gently until the chicken is tender, about 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the pieces.
  

Serve with rice or a salad.