Tips: This spicy take on classic chicken casserole combines a rich red wine sauce. A treat for all the senses.

Yield:4

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the chicken pieces on all sides, ensuring that the skin is cooked and lifts away from the flesh slightly. Place cook chicken pieces in dish and set aside.
   
   
2. Add chopped onion to pan and stir over a medium heat until it becomes translucent.
   
   
3. Return chicken pieces to pan, add wine and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it has reduced. Add tomato puree mixture, cinnamon, allspice and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
   
   
4. Cover and cook for 1 hour or until the chicken is tender. Serve with rice or cooked noodles.