Polla Borracho

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbs olive oil

One 8 oz can tomato sauce

2/3 cup picante sauce

1/3 cup dry sherry

1/4 cup finely chopped cooked ham

1/4 cup raisins

2 tbs drained capers

1/2 tsp thyme leaves, crushed

1/4 tsp salt

One 2-1/2 to 3-lb broiler-fryer chicken, cut-up, skinned, visible fat removed

Hot cooked rice (optional)

Cook onion and garlic in oil in 10 inch skillet until tender, about 4 minutes. Add tomato sauce, picante sauce, sherry, ham, raisins, capers, thyme and salt. Bring to a boil. Add chicken; spoon sauce over chicken. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken to serving platter; cook sauce over high heat until thickened to desired consistency. Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve with additional picante sauce and, if desired, rice.

Makes 4 servings.

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