Tender Chicken In Spices

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180C.
2. 2
   Melt the butter in an oven-proof dish with lid. Add the chicken and saute.
3. 3
   Cover the chicken with the stock and add the garlic, bay leaf, five spice, and cinnamon stick. Bring to the boil.
4. 4
   Cover and place in the oven for 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from the oven, and add the carrots, leeks, celery, and onion.
6. 6
   Cover and return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven and transfer the stock to a saucepan.
8. 8
   Bring to a boil and then simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced by 1/3.
9. 9
   Mix the cornflour with a little water and add to the boiling stock. Stir until it thickens.
10. 10
    Add the cream and turn off the heat.
11. 11
    Pour the creamy stock over the chicken and vegetables and serve.