CHICKEN WITH CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Directions 1. Divide the chicken legs in half through the natural joint. Do this without splintering the bones. 2. Season with salt and pepper and dust with paprika. Add enough olive oil to coat and leave to infuse for at least 1 hr. 3. Heat a heavy based pan up and then carefully place in the pieces of chicken add the bay leaf and thyme and garlic. 4. Fry on both sides until golden and evenly colored. Remove from the pan with the herbs and garlic. 5. Add the sliced onions to the pan and sweat down until soft, add the cocoa powder and mix in. 6. Return the chicken pieces and herbs etc. and combine. 7. Sprinkle enough flour to absorb any fat residue and form a basic roux. 8. Stir in the wine and ensure there are no lumps and the sauce is just thickened. 9. Adjust the acidity of the wine with a little sugar. 10. Crumble in the chicken stock cube. 11. Bring to the simmer and remove any impurities that rise to the surface. 12. Place the lid on and cook in the oven for approximately 45-60 minutes.