Rosemary's Chicken
( SERVES 4 )

Listener 4/6/2011

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Preheat the oven to 190°C. Use 4 free-range chicken legs, thighs and drumsticks, separated or 1 chicken cut into 8 pieces.
Cut the chicken pieces in half, then dust with flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a heavy casserole dish suitable for stove-top use and brown the chicken well on all sides. Remove to a plate. Pour off some of the excess fat from the pan, leaving about 4 tablespoons.
Add the finely chopped onion and ground cumin to the pan and fry gently for 4-5 minutes or until golden and soft. Add the fennel (quartered) and aubergine (cut into 6cm chunks) and toss well.
Add the wine, stock, rosemary and chicken pieces and bring to a simmer. Cover with the lid, and bake for 50-60 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and check there is still plenty of liquid. Add a little water if necessary. If the meat is starting to fall off the bone, it’s ready, or it may need a further 15 minutes to ensure it is “cooked until delicious”.
Stand the dish for about 5 minutes before dusting with parsley and serving with roasted or boiled potatoes and a steamed green vegetable.