Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) ready-to-cook broiler-fryer, cut up
  • 2 medium onions, cut in 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes (2 c.)
  • 1 (8 oz.) can seasoned tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. crushed oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. celery seed
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 or 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 c. cooking Sauterne

Method

  • Slowly brown chicken in 1/4 cup hot olive oil; remove from skillet.
  • Add onions and garlic; cook until tender, but not brown. Combine remaining ingredients, except cooking wine.
  • Add chicken to skillet; pour sauce over.
  • Cover; simmer 45 minutes.
  • Stir in cooking wine.
  • Cook, uncovered, turning chicken occasionally, about 20 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce is thick.
  • Skim off excess fat and remove bay leaves.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.