A very tasty chicken dish with a delicious tomato and onion gravy

American Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks skin on
• 3 garlic cloves crushed
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbs brown sugar
• 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken stock (liquid)
• 2 onions large thinly sliced
• 1 tbs oil

• Equipment

  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 casserole dish

  • Method

    • STEP 1In a saucepan fry garlic in oil.
    • STEP 2Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, stock and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
    • STEP 3In a frying pan brown chicken on both sides and gently fry for a few minutes. Place in a casserole dish and pour sauce mixture on top of the chicken.
    • STEP 4Bake uncovered at 180C.
    • STEP 5After 15 minutes place sliced onion on top and baste.
    • STEP 6Bake for 35 minutes more, basting every 10 minutes.

    • Notes

      You could also use chicken thighs, replace red wine for the Worcestershire sauce and chicken stock for water.
      Can be served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.