Rinse the hen pieces and dry well. Season aggressively with salt and pepper. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over high heat until smoking. Sear the hen pieces until browned on all sides. Add the white wine and vinegar and allow to completely evaporate, turning the meat to coat with the liquid.
Add the capers, olives, diced prosciutto, anchovies and the tomato paste and cook 5 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 30 minutes, until the hen is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, stir in chives and serve, drizzling real vinegar over each portion tableside.
Brown Chicken Stock:
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until smoking. Add all the chicken parts and brown all over, stirring to avoid burning. Remove the chicken and reserve. Add the carrots, onions, and celery to the pot and cook until soft and browned. Return the chicken to the pot and add 3 quarts of water, the tomato paste, peppercorns, and parsley. Stir with a wooden spoon to dislodge the browned chicken and vegetables bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring almost to a boil, then reduce heat and cook at a low simmer until reduced by half, about 2 hours, occasionally skimming excess fat. Remove from heat, strain, and press on the solids with the bottom of a ladle to extract out all liquids. Stir the stock to facilitate cooling and set aside. Refrigerate stock in small containers for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Yield: 1 1/2 quarts

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1042.9 Kcal (4366 kJ)
Calories from fat	566.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.98g	97%
Cholesterol	398.02mg	133%
Sodium	2545.21mg	106%
Potassium	1178.72mg	25%
Total Carbs	31.15g	10%
Sugars	19.87g	79%
Dietary Fiber	5.7g	23%
Protein	77.42g	155%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	7.1mg	40%
Calcium	144.5mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.62 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.46g	97%
Cholesterol	59.77mg	133%
Sodium	382.23mg	106%
Potassium	177.02mg	25%
Total Carbs	4.68g	10%
Sugars	2.98g	79%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	23%
Protein	11.63g	155%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	15%
Iron	1.1mg	40%
Calcium	21.7mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

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Points
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Good Points

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