Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. frying chicken, cut up
  • 1/4 c. olive or salad oil
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • garlic to taste
  • 1 (1 lb. or more) can tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. celery seed
  • 1 or 2 bay leaves
  • a little hot pepper (optional)

Method

  • Brown chicken in oil.
  • Remove chicken.
  • Add onions and minced garlic; cook until just tender.
  • Return chicken to pan.
  • Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, celery seed, bay leaves and hot pepper, if desired.
  • Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 cup Sauterne, if desired.
  • Cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve over hot noodles or spaghetti.