Chicken Cacciatore, New Version

Step 1

Rinse chicken in cold water and pat dry.

Step 2

Put olive oil and onion in a saute pan large enough to hold the chicken without crowding. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent. Add garlic. Add chicken, skin side down, and saute until skin turns golden. Turn and cook chicken on the other side.

Step 3

Add salt and pepper and turn the chicken a few times. Add the wine, and simmer until it is reduced by half.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes, reduce the heat to a very slow simmer, partly cover the pan, and cook the chicken about 40 minutes, until it is very tender and comes away from the bone easily. Turn and baste it from time to time during cooking. If necessary add a little water.

Step 5

Transfer the chicken to a warm dish and serve. If desired, it can be prepared in advance and reheated.