Cuban Chicken

Serves 4

Ingredients

3 to 3 1/2-pound frying chicken, cut up 

 2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil  
Garlic 2 Clove (5gm), pressed 
 Onion 1 Large, chopped   (I used 1 bunch green onion)
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped  (Did not use green pepper)
 Potatoes 4 Small, skinned  
3/4 teaspoon each oregano leaves and ground cumin  
Tomato sauce large can 1   
White wine or water 1/3 Cup  
 1/2 cup each raisins and pitted ripe olives   (Did not use olives)
Frozen peas 1 Cup (16 tbs), thawed

Directions

Reserve chicken neck and giblets for other uses, if desired.

Rinse chicken; pat dry.

Heat oil in a 5 to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. (I used a 12in. skillet)

Add chicken, a portion at a time, without crowding; cook, turning, until browned on all sides.

Lift out and set aside.

Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.

Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper to pan.

Cook, stirring, until onion is soft.

Cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks; add to pan along with oregano, cumin, tomato sauce, wine, raisins, olives, and chicken.

Bring to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer, turning chicken once, until meat near thighbone is no longer pink when slashed (35 to 40 minutes).

Skim and discard fat from sauce.

Stir in peas; cook just until hot.

This was very good we had leftovers and we enjoyed them very much!!