Chicken Cacciatore - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil or salad oil
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 (3 to 3 1/2 lb.) frying chicken, cut into pieces
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 medium size onion, chopped
2 green peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. dry white wine or regular strength chicken broth
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each: marjoram, oregano and thyme leaves

Preparation

Heat oil and butter in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
Pour off and discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings.