Chicken Fricassee
["1 (2 1/2 lb.) broiler-fryer, cut up", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 Tbsp. oil", "1 medium onion, sliced", "1 clove garlic, minced", "3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced", "1 bay leaf", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "3/4 c. water or chicken broth (best with chicken broth)", "1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans, partially thawed", "chopped parsley"]
["Slice potatoes; they'll cook fast if sliced in wedges or like thick French fries.", "Skin chicken if you want.", "Roll chicken in the flour.", "In large skillet brown chicken in hot oil until golden.", "Add everything else except green beans.", "Bring to a boil; reduce heat.", "Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until chicken and potatoes are pretty much done.", "Add beans; cover and cook about 5 minutes until all is done.", "Sprinkle with parsley.", "Be sure to eat the bay leaf first!", "Serves 4."]
["flour", "oil", "onion", "clove garlic", "potatoes", "bay leaf", "pepper", "water", "green beans", "parsley"]