Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. water or dry red wine
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. basil
  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) frying chicken, cut up

Method

  • In a 3-quart microproof casserole, combine onion, green pepper and margarine.
  • Cook covered on High (maximum power) 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is transparent.
  • Add tomatoes and flour. Stir until smooth.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except chicken.
  • Cook covered on High (maximum power) for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken pieces, immersing them in sauce.
  • Cook covered on High 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Stir once during cooking.
  • Allow to stand 5 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving on cooked spaghetti or rice.