Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter's Chicken)

Ingredients

• 1 chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 med onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, finely diced (optional)
• 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 sm bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp marjoram
• 1/8 tsp thyme
• 1 Tbsp brandy (optional)
• 2 c dry white wine
• 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms

Instructions

1. Using a large heavy pot brown the chicken pieces in oil.
2. Add the onion (and garlic) and brown lightly.
3. Add the tomatoes, spices, and wine and simmer covered on low heat for abut 1 hour.
4. For the last 5 minutes add the mushrooms.
5. Serve with pasta.