Kotopoulo Kapanici

      4    Chicken pieces, skinned             1 tb Tomato paste
           Salt and freshly ground             1    Cinnamon stick
           -pepper                             4    Cloves
      3 tb Olive oil                           6    Allspice berries
      1 tb Butter                              1 c  Water
      1 sm Onion, chopped                      6 oz Artichoke hearts, drained
      3    Garlic cloves, crushed                   -(optional)
    1/2 c  Dry white wine                      1 tb To 2 tb chopped fresh
      1 lb Ripe tomatoes, peeled,                   -parsley or cilantro
           -seeded and chopped

  Servings: 4

  Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper.  Heat the oil
  with the butter in a large casserole, add the chicken and fry over
  moderate heat for about 5 minutes until browned on all sides.  Remove
  from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  Add the onion and garlic to the pan and fry gently for about 5
  minutes until soft.

  Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the wine, then add the
  tomatoes and tomato paste and mix well.  Let the mixture bubble for a
  few minutes.

  Meanwhile, pound the spices with a pestle in a mortar.  Add to the
  casserole with the water and stir well to mix.  Cover the pan and
  simmer for about 45 - 60 minutes until the chicken is tender.

  Add the artichokes (if using) about 10 minutes, before the end of
  cooking time, to heat through.  Taste and adjust seasoning, stir in
  the parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.