Mediterranean Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 2 1/2 lb. chicken pieces
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. catsup
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. dry red wine (optional)
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
hot cooked pasta or noodles

Preparation

Brown chicken well in oil. Drain drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. Saute onion, celery and garlic in drippings.
Stir in catsup and next 6 ingredients. Add chicken. Baste with sauce. Cover and simmer 35 to 45 minutes until tender.
Makes 4 to 5 servings.