Laager Chicken Casserole + reader giveaway

To celebrate their gogo’s 75th birthday, renowned South African chefs and Laager Rooibos ambassadors Lebo and Telo Ndala (@withlovefromthetwins) are sharing recipes infused with Laager Rooibos tea.

Laager 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 crème fraiche (to serve, optional)

• 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 coat evenly.

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 mushrooms and heat until soft, then add the garlic and stir. 5. Season lightly.

To serve: Top chicken with mushroom mixture and crème fraiche and serve.

GIVEAWAY

Silver Digest and Laager Rooibos are giving away a hamper valued at R500 filled with Laager Rooibos products and a recipe book, Food Stories, by Laager Rooibos ambassadors, Lebo and Telo Ndala (@withlovefromthetwins).

To stand a chance to win send an email to info@silverdigest. co.za with ‘Laager Rooibos’ in the subject line, including your name and contact details before 30 November 2020.