Cherokee Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sweet vermouth
1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

Pour oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken pieces in the skillet, and cook until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of oil. Stir in green peppers, garlic, and onions; cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Pour vermouth into skillet. Stir in cranberry sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 25 minutes.