Stewed Frying Chicken with Mushrooms

Description

 * Serves 4 to 6
 * Cooking time: 1½ hours

Ingredients

 * 1 frying chicken
 * ½ cup cooking oil
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 * 1 medium onion, sliced
 * garlic powder to taste
 * 1 medium green pepper, sliced
 * ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper
 * 2 large ripe tomatoes, quartered
 * pinch rosemary
 * 1 cup water or vegetable stock
 * ¼ pound mushrooms

Directions

 * 1) Season chicken with lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and a little watts to moisten.
 * 2) Place in a large saucepan and add rosemary.
 * 3) Cook gently for 10 minutes.
 * 4) In a large skillet, heat oil.
 * 5) Brown chicken on each side in oil.
 * 6) Remove chicken, strain oil, and wash skillet.
 * 7) Return oil to skillet and lightly brown flour, then stir in sliced onions, to make gravy.
 * 8) Cook for 5 minutes.
 * 9) Stir in remaining vegetables.
 * 10) Add water and pour gravy over browned chicken.
 * 11) Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes.
 * 12) Stir once or twice.
 * 13) Stew is ready when oil begins to form on top and sauce is slightly thickened.
 * 14) Serve hot.