G'dempte Chicken

Ingredients

1 1/2 mediums chickens, quatered

1 large onion

2 celery stalks

salt

3/4 cup water

paprika

garlic and onion powder (optional)

Preparation

Slice onions and cut up celery stalks into quarters. Place them on the bottom of a Dutch oven or skillet. Add 1 teaspoon salt and the water.

Arrange chicken pieces on top in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and cover well with paprika. Other seasonings are optional. Cook on high flame for 15 minutes. Then lower flame and cook additional hour.

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About

"Gedempte" means "well-stewed" in Yiddish. VARIATIONS: 1. Add 3-4 sliced potatoes around the pot and between chicken quarters. Sprinkle potatoes generously with paprika and seasonings. 2. Use a whole chicken. 3. Instead of water, use chicken broth or dry white wine.