Hunter’s Chicken

Serves 4-6

1-2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, peeled and chopped

200g chestnut mushrooms, halved if large

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

4 chicken thighs

4 chicken drumsticks

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

400g can chopped tomatoes

125ml white wine

A few sprigs of oregano

1tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Heat the oil in a large saute pan and fry the onion for about 10 mins until softened. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and cook until golden. Set aside on a plate.

Add another drizzle of oil, if necessary, and brown the chicken pieces in the pan, seasoning as you go.

Return the onion mixture to the pan and pour over the tomatoes, wine and 150ml boiling water. Add the oregano. Cover and simmer for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Serve with tagliatelle, polenta or boiled potatoes.