Chicken And Fruit Casserole

Directions

Sprinkle the chicken with salt.

Grind the peppercorns, clove and cinnamon together in a spice mill and mix with the sugar, sherry, garlic, vinegar and 1½ teaspoons salt.

Spread ⅓ of the onion in the bottom of the crockpot; cover with ⅓ each of the tomatoes, chicken and fruit.

Add the bay leaves and sprinkle with some of the seasonings and pour on half the vinegar-spice mixture.

Repeat the layers, finishing up with a topping of onion, tomatoes and fruit.

Cover and cook for about 1 hour, then uncover and cook for 30 minutes longer, or until the chicken is tender and some of the juices have been reduced.

Discard bay leaves.

For The Garnish: Heat the oil and fry the plantain slices until deep golden brown.

Remove and drain.

To serve, cover the top of the stew with the capers, olives and plantain.