Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chicken, quartered
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. olive or salad oil
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley
  • 4 tomatoes or 1 (1 lb. 10 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 drops of Tabasco
  • 1 c. dry white wine

Method

  • Wash chicken and dry well.
  • Combine flour, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Roll chicken in this mixture and coat evenly.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, slowly heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Add chicken and saute on both sides until brown, 10 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Add garlic, thyme, basil and parsley to pan. Saute herbs, stirring over medium heat 5 minutes.
  • If using fresh tomatoes, scald in boiling water, peel and cut in quarters or add can with liquid.
  • Add tomato paste, sugar, Tabasco and 1 cup wine. Stir well.
  • Place chicken in sauce; bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes.