Braised Chicken Mama Knox - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 -5 lbs whole chickens, cut into 10 pieces, skinned and cleaned
1 onion, peeled and coarsely diced
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups beef stock, heated
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 carrots, cut into sticks
1 cup parisienne potato
1/2 lb mushroom cap (small)
1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes
1 pinch sage
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

preheat oven to 375*F (190*).
heat oil in large ovenproof casserole. when hot, add chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat.
turn pieces over, continue cooking 4-5 minutes.
add onions, and butter, cook 6 to 7 minutes.
pour in beef stock and add herbs, bring to a boil.
mix in tomato paste and simmer 1 minute over low heat.
place casserole in oven and cook covered for 20 minutes.
add carrots and potatoes, continue cooking covered for 15 minutes.
add mushrooms and finish cooking 5 minutes.
serve.