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                         Chicken Cacciatore Madre

Recipe By     : Quick Italian Cuisine International, 1984
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4   c            Olive oil
   6                    Frying chicken pieces (legs
                        - with thighs attached and
                        - breast halves)
   1 1/4   c            All-purpose flour --
                        - seasoned with:
   1       ts           Paprika -- or to taste
   1       ts           Salt -- or to taste
   1       ts           Pepper -- or to taste
     1/2   c            Onion -- thinly sliced
   2       cl           Garlic -- minced
     2/3   c            Dry Marsala
   1                    Green bell pepper --
                        - julienned
   2                    Carrots -- thinly sliced
   1                    Celery rib -- thinly sliced
   1       c            Canned crushed Italian plum
                        - tomatoes
   1       ts           Dried basil
   1       ts           Dried thyme
   1       ts           Dried oregano
                        Salt and pepper -- to taste

  Heat oil in heavy large skillet. Coat chicken with seasoned flour,
  shaking off excess. Brown chicken on all sides over moderate heat,
  being careful not to crowd skillet. Remove and set aside.
  
  In the same skillet sauté onion and garlic 3 minutes. Turn heat to
  high and add wine, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet.
  Add chicken, vegetables, and herbs. Cook 5 to 7 minutes.
  
  Cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Add herbs. Adjust
  seasoning to taste.

  Yield: 6 Servings
  
  Posted by: Jim Bodle, Mar 1993

 
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