Chicken with Gooseberries
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients
- 1 3 to 3 1/2 lb frying chicken, in quarters or serving pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dry wine ( see TIP )
- 1 teaspoon crumbled dry herb, such as marjoram, thyme, oregano, or use several sprigs of fresh
- 1 cup gooseberries, stems and tails removed 
 
Tart gooseberries are balanced by the sweetness of onions. If gooseberries aren't available, use
sour pie cherries, canned or fresh.
 
Directions
  • Mix salt, pepper and paprika. Sprinkle over chicken pieces.
  • Heat oil in a skillet
    large enough to hold pieces in a single layer.When oil is hot, brown chicken 3 - 4 minutes for
    each side. Add onions and wine, stirring around and under chicken. Add herbs. Cover and cook at a

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simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in gooseberries and cook 10 minutes more, or until chicken is
    done.
  • Serve hot, with sauce spooned over.
  • TIP: To have small amounts of wine available
    for cooking, decent quality boxed wine. It keeps well without refrigeration.


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