Pot Roast Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 (3 lb)  chicken

• 1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying
• 8 ounces streaky bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 sticks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons thyme, leaves only

• 1 (14 ounce)  can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F

2. 2

   Place a large casserole over a high heat on the hob, add the olive oil and when hot add the whole chicken to the casserole, turning occasionally until brown all over. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Add the bacon to the casserole and fry for a few minutes then add the onion, garlic, celery and thyme.

4. 4

   Pour in the chopped tomatoes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika.

5. 5

   Stir all the ingredients together and then add the chicken stock.

6. 6

   Return the chicken to the casserole and bring to the boil. Put the lid on the casserole and cook in the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes.