Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 - 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 slices bacon, cut up
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
  • 1 carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup dry red wine

Method

  • Place chicken pieces in plastic bag in deep bowl.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, onion, garic, bay leaf, oregano, salt& pepper.
  • Pour over chicken; close bag& marinate 6-8 hours in refrigerator.
  • In 12 inch skillet cook bacon til crisp; drain, reserving drippings.
  • Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Drain chicken reserving marinade.
  • Brown chicken pieces in reserved bacon drippings, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Remove garlic and bay leaf from marinade.
  • Pour marinade over chicken in skillet.
  • Add drained tomatoes, carrot and wine.
  • Cover and cook over low heat 35- 40 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken.
  • Stir bacon into sauce; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon over chicken.