Recipes

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/ 325°F/ Gas Mark 3.
2. Peel the garlic and use a garlic crusher or the fine side of a box grater if you find that easier. Peel the carrots and cut into slices on the diagonal. 
3. Place the tomatoes, tomato puree, prepared garlic and carrots in a small casserole dish or saucepan with a lid. Stir in the basil and oregano and then using the fine side of the grater, grate in the orange rind and squeeze in the juice of ½ a lemon. 
4. Add the chicken thighs and spoon over the sauce so that it covers them completely. Season with a little salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, if using. Cook for 1 hour until meltingly tender.
5. Remember to wash your hands with warm soapy water after handling raw chicken.
6. When the chicken thighs are almost done, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with a pinch of salt. Add the wholewheat pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender or according to packet instructions. 
7. Drain the spaghetti in a colander in the sink and divide among plates. Place two chicken thighs on each one and then finish by spooning over the sauce to serve.