Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

3 pounds of chicken pieces

2 medium onions, sliced 1/4″ thick

2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced

2 cups of crushed tomatoes (fresh or canned)

1 8-oz. can of Italian tomato sauce

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. crushed oregano

1/2 tsp. celery seed

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 or 2 bay leaves

1/4 cup sauterine wine

1/4 cup olive oil

Slowly brown chicken in olive oil, remove; add onions and garlic until tender but not browned.

Combine remaining ingredients except wine. Cover and simmer about one hour, so flavors can marry and sauce is thick.

Add chicken, pour sauce over, cover and simmer another 45 minutes.

Stir in wine, cook uncovered, turning chicken occasionally, about another 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce is thick.