"A one dish meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 very large chicken thighs or a combination of chicken thighs and legs
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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flour for dredging
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Olive oil plus a drizzle of your best extra-virgin olive oil to finish the dish
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1 medium onion, cut into small dice
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1 rib celery, cut into small dice
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1 carrot, cut into small dice
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1 generous tablespoon sugar
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3 tablespoons good-quality white -wine vinegar (you may need a bit more , depending on the strength of your vinegar)
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1/2 generous cup of white wine
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1 cup homemade or low-salt canned chicken stock
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted (if desired)
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4 tbs. capers, preferably salt-packed Sicilian capers
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1 few large sprigs of parsley, mint or basil