Chicken Cacciatore - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 large chicken legs with thighs
3 Tbsp. oil
1 minced garlic
1 medium onion
1/2 c. green peppers
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomato puree
1 (6 oz.) can sliced, undrained mushrooms
1/2 tsp. crushed oregano
4 parsley sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/3 c. dry white wine (optional)

Preparation

Rinse chicken in cold water.
Dry with absorbent paper.
Cook garlic and pepper in oil in a deep pot.
Add chicken and cook, turning frequently until brown. Add onions, tomato puree, mushrooms, parsley, bay leaf, oregano, salt, pepper, wine and thyme.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until chicken is tender.
Serve over noodles or rice. Yields 6 servings.