Italian Sweet And Sour Chicken

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This is slightly unusual, but don't be put off by the chocolate! Try serving it on polenta.

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Steps

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In a non-stick frying pan gently fry the onion , bacon and garlic for 5 minutes.

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Add the sugar and the chicken and fry gently for another 5 minutes , turning frequently.

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Add the bay leaves , vinegar and stock and bring to the boil.

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Reduce the heat , cover and leave to simmer gently for about 35 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

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Remove the chicken pieces and keep warm.

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Stir the sultanas , chocolate and pine nuts into the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.

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Arrange the chicken on serving plates and spoon the sauce over.

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Ingredients

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onion, smoked bacon, garlic cloves, dark muscovado sugar, chicken drumsticks, bay leaves, chicken stock, red wine vinegar, sultanas, chocolate, pine nuts, salt and pepper