Old Mother Ashby wrote:
>
> I've got four chicken thighs, skin on, bone in. I was thinking either
> curry or chicken and chorizo bake, but Derrick has a slightly upset
> tummy and doesn't want anything at all spicy at the moment.
>
> I've got leeks and button mushrooms and carrots and frozen stock and all
> the usual stuff. I just can't quite think what to do.

> Should I poach
> them

Good god no! Why would you ever poach chicken? Brown them to develop
some flavor, certainly won't make them spicy.

Pete C.



> and then remove the meat and make a sauce with the liquid, or
> should I make a stew of everything and serve them whole?
>
> Christine