* 1 x 2kg (4 lb) Chicken, Parson's nose removed
* A few Bay leaves
* 1 Onion, unpeeled, chopped into quarters
* About 200 g from one or more of cooked meat
* 40 g (1 ½ oz) Butter, ghee or olive oil
* 4 to 7 Cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
* 6 Spring onions, Chopped on the diagonal
* 2 sticks of Celery, 'strings' removed with a Mandoline and chopped into moons
* 3 or 4 sweet Bell peppers, any colour, deseeded and chopped
* 3 teaspoons Paprika powder
* ½ teaspoon of dried oregano or dried mixed herbs
* 2 tablespoons fresh Basil leaves, chopped, if available
* 1 large can Plum Tomatoes, chopped
* 500ml to 600 ml of the water the Chicken was Boiled in
* 1 tablespoon Worcester sauce
* Chillies, chilli sauce or chilli powder to add warmth, not heat.
* * I used: 1 teaspoon chili guajillo (powder), 2 teaspoons pasilla chili (diced), 1/2 a teaspoon of chipotle chillies (diced)
* * Suggested alternative if using sauce: 1 to 2 tablespoons Louisiana hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
* Sea salt and Freshly ground black pepper
* 400 g (14 oz) Basmati rice (Long grain rice)
''' Garnish'''
* Finely chopped Parsley

===Method===
* Remove any giblets, cut off and discard the Parson's nose.
* Wash the Chicken under cold running water, inside and out
* Place the Chicken in a large pot and pour over just enough Boiling water to cover
* Add the Onion and the Bay leaf and Boil for about 1 hour or until tender
* Set the Chicken to one side, reserve the Stock and discard the Bay leaf and Onion quarters
* Once chicken has cooled discard skin and bone
* Heat the Butter in a large pan and Fry the Garlic for a few minutes
* Add the Ham, Spring onions, Celery and Pepper and Sauté for 5 minutes
* Rinse rice under cold running water for a few minutes until the water runs clear
* Add the Rice and Stir-fry for a minute so the grains are coated by the oil
* Add the Stock (about 500 ml to start), Tomatoes, Spices, Worcester sauce, Hot pepper sauce, Salt and Pepper and Chicken
* Stir well, cover and Simmer on a very low hob until the liquid has gone and the Rice is cooked. Add a little more water if it dries out before the rice is done.

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