SERVES: 4 – 6

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

2. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large heavy ovenproof pot or a large heavy based frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches, until golden, set chicken aside for later.

3. Add shallots to the same pan and cook for 3 minutes each side or until golden. Set aside for later.

4. Add remaining olive oil to the pan and reduce heat to medium. Add bacon, garlic and celery, cook for 4 minutes, stirring continuously.

5. Add flour, stirring until mixture is well coated. Add wine, stock, tarragon, salt and pepper, stirring until mixture becomes smooth. Slowly bring to the boil.

6. If using a large heavy ovenproof pot, add potatoes, carrots and return chicken and shallots to the pan, stirring gently to coat in sauce. Bring to the boil, cover with a heavy lid and cook in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring gently half way through. Alternatively, place potatoes, carrots, browned chicken and shallots in a large roasting pan and pour over the wine and stock mixture. Cover tightly with foil and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.

7. Remove lid or foil and continue cooking for a further 15 minutes.

8. To serve, evenly divide chicken and vegetables between plates. Add lemon juice and cream fraiche to the remaining gravy and check seasoning, adjusting accordingly. Stir gently to combine, before pouring gravy over the chicken and vegetables. Serve with steamed greens.

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