Spanish Chicken in Beer

6 assorted pieces skinless chicken, on the obne or breasts cut in half
2 T olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 T white flour
handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 T chives, finely chopped
4 bay leaves
1 large can Heineken beer
1/2 cup chicken stock
salt & pepper to taste

Brown the chicken peices in olive oil in a frying pan (chicken doesn't have to be cooked through, just browned). Remove from pan and put to the side. In the same pan, fry the onion until golden brown. Add garlic and fry for one minute. then add flour and brown until you get a fragrant aroma - do not allow to burn. Reduce heat to low and add parsley, chives, bay leaves, chicken pieces and cover with Heineken and chicken stock. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick. (Don't stir too often or chicken will break up).