Cherokee Chicken

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons sweet vermouth
  • 1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Pour oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken pieces in the skillet, and cook until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of oil. Stir in green peppers, garlic, and onions; cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Pour vermouth into skillet. Stir in cranberry sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 25 minutes.