Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Heat the olive oil in a large wide saucepan or casserole dish suitable for oven use,over a medium heat. Season chicken pieces well and sear until browned on all sides.

Add the garlic cloves and sage leaves and cook for a couple more minutes until fragrant. Pour in the wine,add the olives and transfer the dish to the hot oven. Cook for 30-40 minutes.

Remove the chicken and place the casserole dish onto the stove top over a medium heat. Add 3 tbsp of water and scrape down the sides with a wooden spoon to incorporate caramelised bits back into liquid.

Bring to boil and simmer for a few minutes to thicken slightly. Season to taste.

Serve the chicken pieces with olive and sage braising liquid.

HOT TIPS

• Serve the chicken with steamed green beans and soft polenta or mashed potato. A perfect one-bowl meal.

• The olive and sage flavours are sublime with fresh fish fillets. Make the sauce ahead of time and simply pour over pan-fried fish.

• Great served withcavolo nero and silverbeet.