Chicken Basque(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. frying chicken, cut up
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/3 c. (two 4 oz. cans) undrained mushrooms or 1 lb. fresh
3 c. (1 lb. 12 oz. can) undrained tomatoes, broken up
1 c. vermouth or dry white wine
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. powdered basil
1/2 tsp. powdered thyme
1 bay leaf, crumbled

Preparation

Cut larger pieces of chicken in half for uniform size. Combine all ingredients in 4-quart casserole. Cook, covered, in microwave for 30 minutes or until done, stirring once. If desired, thicken sauce with 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Makes 4 to 6 servings.