Ingredients:
1 (3 lb) whole chicken
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup halved button mushrooms
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
Directions:
Cut chiccken into 8 pieces (you can use chicken breast or or thighs) leaving the bones in& the skin on.
Season with salt and pepper to taste; lightly dust the chicken pieces.
In a large saute pan over medium heat, pan sear the chicken on all sides in 1/4 cup of the olive oil until golden brown, or about 4 minutes, remove from pan, set aside.
In the same pan, heat the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and saute the garlic and onions until light brown, or about 2 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes.
Deglaze with red wine vinegar.
Add the tomato sauce and stock and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes: ADD the chicken and cook for about 1 hour on low heat.
Add the basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 90 min.