Ugandan Chicken Stew

Description
This chicken stew illustrates the differences in seasonings in various parts of East Africa. This one, rather bland, is from Uganda; an other, hot version is from Tanzania.

Ingredients

 * 1 fryer chicken, cut up
 * 4 tablespoons oil
 * 1 large onion, sliced
 * 2 or 3 tomatoes, peeled and cut in eighths
 * 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a heavy stewing pan, sauté chicken pieces in hot oil until nicely browned.
 * 2) Add onion, tomatoes, potatoes, salt, pepper, and enough water to just cover.
 * 3) Cover pan and simmer until chicken is cooked, 45 minutes to 1 hour.