Frugal Gourmet'S Chicken With Tomatoes, Shallots And Vermouth - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 frying chicken, cut into serving pieces
olive oil (for frying)
1/2 cup chopped shallot (can substitute red onion)
3 very ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and black pepper

Preparation

In a large frying pan, one with a cover, saute the chicken in the olive oil. Remember, heat the pan first and then add the oil. When the chicken is brown, remove it to a heated platter and add the shallots or onions to the pan, Saute for 3 minutes and then add the tomatoes and vermouth. Cook this until tomatoes are soft and tender and then return the chicken to the pan. Add the oregano, salt, and pepper, and cover. Simmer until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.