Fricassee Chicken

Ingredients

 * 1 chicken (2.5 - 3 lbs)
 * onions and or escallion
 * garlic
 * thyme
 * black pepper
 * salt to taste
 * ketchup
 * soy sauce
 * cooking oil

Directions

 * 1) Clean chicken, wash whole in lime water if desired.
 * 2) Cut into serving pieces, season to taste.
 * 3) Remove seasoning from serving pieces, fry pieces of chicken in shallow fat until golden brown, but not burnt.
 * 4) Pour off excess fat leaving small quantity in frying pan or Dutch pot.
 * 5) Place browned pieces in pan or Dutch pot.
 * 6) Add seasoning and small quantity of water.
 * 7) Cover and cook slowly until chicken is tender, but not overdone.
 * 8) Serve with side dishes.