4 chicken breasts, about 175 g (6 oz) each, skinned, boned and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 level tbsp plain wholemeal flour
2 onions, skinned and chopped
175 g (6 oz) button mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tsp (10 ml) dried mixed herbs
2 tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper, to taste
2 lb (900 g) floury potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced
1 1/4 cup (300 ml) 1/2 pint dry cider
1 1/4 cup (300 ml) 1/2 pint chicken or vegetable stock
parsley sprig, to garnish