BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON

2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. dried tarragon
1 whole 3 to 4 lb. Chicken 1 tsp. minced garlic
2 c. sliced onions 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1 c. dry red wine Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat 0ven to 500°F. Place olive oil in large Dutch oven and place uncovered in oven. While oil is heating place a bit of the tarragon in the chickens cavity. When the oil is hot put the chicken in the Dutch oven breast up. Roast, undisturbed, for 20 minutes, or until nicely browned. Baste with olive oil once during the roasting period. When chicken is brown, remove from oven and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove chicken from pot and set aside. Place pot on burner, uncovered, and add garlic and onion. Heat over medium flame until vegetables soften. Add remaining tarragon, vinegar and wine. Place chicken breast side up into pot. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes. (Add wine if required to keep vegetables moist.) Serve with onions and parsley garnish.
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