Laager Rooibos Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

2 TBSP Seasoned flour (flour mixed with a bit of salt and pepper)

1 TBSP Laager Rooibos (remove leaves from teabags and discard bags)

8 Chicken pieces

5 TBSP Sunflower oil

2 Shallots, finely chopped

180ml Sherry

320ml Laager Rooibos tea (strongly brewed)

2 TBSP Garlic,crushed

50g Butter

200g Mushrooms

¼ cup Creme fraiche (optional)

To string Fresh parsley, thyme and bay leaf

Method

1. Tip the seasoned flour, chicken pieces and loose Laager Rooibos tea leaves into a food bag, then shake well to evenly coat.
2. Heat oil in a large pan, add the chicken pieces in batches and fry on all sides until well browned
3. Add sherry and allow to reduce, then add the brewed tea, herb bundle and seasoning and bring to the boil. Pour chicken into casserole dish and simmer covered for 45 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.
4. In a pan, melt butter, add mushroom and heat until soft, then add the garlic and stir.
5. Season lightly.