Braised Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 tbsp butter
2 1/4 lb mixed chicken pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned
1 None leek, trimmed, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 None tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 None carrots, peeled, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 lb sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 None potato, peeled, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cob corn, kernels removed
1 stalk celery, sliced into 1 inch pieces
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup white wine
1 None bouquet garni
4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
None None crusty bread, to serve

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over high heat. Dust chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Working in batches, brown chicken. Set aside.
Add leek and garlic and saute for 2 mins. Add remaining vegetables and cook for 4-5 mins, until browned. Add 1/4 cup water, stock and wine. Season to taste. Add bouquet garni and return chicken to pan.
Transfer to oven and braise, covered, for 1 hour, or until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened slightly. Sprinkle parsley over top. Serve with crusty bread.