Chicken Cacciatore Northern Style
["2 to 3 Tbsp. olive oil", "1 (2 1/2 lb.) chicken, cut up into pieces", "1 large onion, chopped to 1/4-inch pieces", "3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped fine", "2 shallots, chopped fine", "1/2 c. white wine", "1 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar", "salt and pepper to taste", "2 basil leaves (dried or fresh)"]
["Heat olive oil in large frying pan.", "Saute chicken over medium heat, turning occasionally, for approximately 20 minutes.", "While chicken browns, add onion, garlic and shallots to pan.", "After 20 minutes or so, add wine, vinegar, salt, pepper and basil to mixture.", "Cover tightly and allow to simmer for another 30 minutes.", "Serve with pasta, rice or vegetables.", "Serves 4."]
["olive oil", "chicken", "onion", "garlic", "shallots", "white wine", "red wine vinegar", "salt", "basil"]