Chicken basque

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole dish over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook half the chicken for 4 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Step 2

Heat the remaining oil in the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook the onion, capsicum and chilli, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the paprika and stir to coat. Add the chicken, tomato, stock, ham and bay leaves.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until the chicken is tender and starts to fall off the bone. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley. Serve with steamed rice.