Spiced Beer Braised Chicken with Dried Apricots

Name: Spiced Beer Braised Chicken with Dried Apricots
Ingredients: 4 to 6 chicken tight pieces; 2 teaspoons Fine sea salt, divided in 1 1/2 Tsp, a pinch and 1/4 Tsp; 2 pinches Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup unbleached flour; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 3 sprigs fresh parsley, plus more to serve; 1/2 teaspoon butter or vegetable spread; 6 to 8 pearl onions; 1/2 cup mixed olives; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup spiced ale; 1 tablespoon coconut cream