Chicken Cacciatore - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large frying chicken, cut into pieces
1/2 c. oil
2 small onions, sliced thin
2 cloves crushed garlic
3/4 c. white wine
1 large can Italian tomatoes or 6 fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded
2 pinches basil
salt and pepper to taste
parsley to garnish

Preparation

Heat oil and cook the chicken pieces in it until they are golden brown, turning frequently.
Add onions; cook a few minutes longer.
Add garlic, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
Cover pan and cook gently until chicken is done and tomatoes are cooked to a sauce.
Stir occasionally.
Continue cooking for about 45 minutes. Add wine.
Cook another 15 minutes.
Serve with Italian Rice and a green salad.