Total cooking and preparation time approximately 1 hours 30 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 slices back bacon, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 large chicken legs
½ green cabbage, chopped
1 large or 2 small onions, sliced
1 lb potatoes, sliced
1 tbsp dried mixed herbs
¾ pint chicken stock
1 tsp salt
1 tsp coarse ground black pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 190^oC / gas mark 5.
2. Grill the bacon on a medium heat until cooked but not crispy, then cut into small pieces.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a frying pan on medium-high and fry the chicken for about 5 minutes each side until starting to brown.
4. Arrange the chicken on the bottom of a deep ovenproof dish. Top with bacon, cabbage, onion and potato slices.
5. In a jug, mix together the mixed herbs, chicken stock, salt and pepper, then pour over the other ingredients in the ovenproof dish.
6. Cover and cook in the oven for about 1¼ hours, until the chicken is tender.
7. Serve the chicken with the remaining ingredients alongside.