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Name: Chicken with Wine and Herbs
Ingredients: Frying chicken; 1/2 ts Oregano; 1/2 ts Basil; 1 c Dry white wine; 1/2 ts Garlic salt; 1/2 ts Salt; 1/4 ts Pepper

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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Chicken with Wine and Herbs

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Poultry, Main dish	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

		Frying chicken
1/2	ts	Oregano
1/2	ts	Basil
1	c	Dry white wine
1/2	ts	Garlic salt
1/2	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash chicken and cut up.  In small amount of Oil, brown chicken pieces on
all sides.  Pour off excess Oil. Add Wine and seasonings. over and simmer
for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is tender.
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