1. Put the chicken on a chopping board and separate the thighs from the drumsticks. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and add the chicken in batches. Cook over medium heat for four minutes, turning until browned on all sides, then remove.

2. Add the onion, garlic, two teaspoons of the paprika, a pinch of sea salt and the capsicum. Cook for five to eight minutes, or until soft.

3. Add the sherry and cook for two minutes, or until slightly reduced and the alcohol is burned off. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste, stir well and cook for two minutes.

4. Return the chicken to the pan and add 250ml water. Gently simmer, covered, for one hour, then uncover and cook for 15 minutes. Add the olives, almonds and parsley, cook for a further minute, then remove from the heat.

5. Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining paprika, squeeze lemon juice over and give a good grind of pepper. Divide among four bowls and serve over soft polenta or steamed rice.

Find more of Neil Perry's recipes in the Good Food Favourite Recipes cookbook.