SOC Anniversary Recipies !!! Chicken Vesuvius SOC Anniversary Recipies !!!
(makes 4 servings)

contributed by:  Sam Aulson  samantics@sbcglobal.net

1/2 cup frozen peas
2 chickens, jointed
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Black pepper
4 tsp oregano
4 tsp garlic, minced
2 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, whole
2 cups dry white wine
4 tsp parsley, chopped
1.    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2.   Cut chicken into 8 pieces
3.   Season liberally with salt, pepper, oregano and granulated garlic
4.   In skillet, bring olive oil almost to boiling point
5.   Add garlic cloves; cook 2 minutes to release flavor, then reduce heat
6.   Peel potatoes, cut into quarters, sauté in olive oil until golden brown
7.   Set aside in large casserole dish
8.   Sauté peas lightly, then remove to join potatoes
9.   Add chicken; sauté lightly on both sides until golden brown
10.  Remove to casserole and bake for 20 to 30 minutes
11.  While chicken mixture cooks deglaze sauté pan with white wine
12.  Place chicken on serving plate, arrange potato/pea mixture around chicken
13.  Pour sauce from the pan over chicken
14.  Garnish plate with parsley and serve