RECIPE FROM SPAIN:

Pollo con Tomate - Chicken with Tomato

Fresh, ripe Spanish tomatoes are full of flavour, so this recipe really doesn't need anything else. Serve this dish with rice or pasta as a main meal and any leftovers make a great tapa served with fresh bread.

You will need:

4 chicken legs, separated into thighs and drumsticks*
2 kilo fresh tomatoes
2 bay leaves
Sweet paprika
Salt and pepper

* You can use a whole chicken, jointed or chicken breast or wings whatever you prefer

Method

• Rub the chicken pieces with salt, pepper and paprika and allow to rest for an hour or so in the fridge.

• Heat a little olive oil in a large casserole dish and brown the chicken gently.

• Chop the tomatoes into small chunks and add to the pot along with the bay leaves.

• Season with salt and bring to the boil. Then lower the heat and cook gently uncovered for about 45 minutes until the sauce has reduced and the chicken is tender.