Chicken Braised With Dried Figs, Sage And Grappa Recipe

• 1 x 3 to 3 1/2 lb. chicken, cut into 8 pcs
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil (45 ml)
• 1/2 x leek, sliced thin (1 1/4 c. sliced) (310 ml)
• 1 x onion, diced medium
• 2 med carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 x celery stalk, sliced thin
• 5 clv garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. sage (45 g)
• 1/2 x bulb fennel, diced small
• 1 c. dry figs, diced small (250 ml)
• 1/2 c. grappa (125 ml)
• 1/2 c. red wine (125 ml)
• 1/4 c. black olives, pitted (60 ml) Grated zest of 1 lemon Dry chilli flakes, to taste
• 2 x bay leaves Splash of chicken stock to cover chicken

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