Ingredients

  • 1 young chicken (3 lb. ready to cook weight), disjointed
  • 1/3 c. salad oil
  • 2 medium onions, cut in 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 (8 oz.) can seasoned tomato sauce (1 c.)
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. celery seed
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano or sage
  • 1 to 2 bay leaves

Method

  • Brown chicken in hot salad oil, then remove. Add onions and cook over low heat until golden, but not brown. Drain off excess oil. Add remaining ingredients. Add chicken and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook, turning chicken in sauce occasionally, until chicken is tender and sauce is thick (consistency of catsup), about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Skim off excess fat and remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.