Chicken Stew

Ingredients:
1kg chicken,cut into serving pieces
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. margarine or cooking oil
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
1/2 cup onions, chopped
2 tomatoes,chopped
5 cups water
1 cup potatoes, cut into squares
1 cup carrots, cut into cubes

Procedure:
1. Dredge chicken pieces in flour seasoned with pepper and salt.
2. Fry dredged chicken pieces in margarine or oil till brown.
3. Saute garlic in margarine. Add onions, tomatoes,salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Add browned chicken pieces in water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for one hour or until chicken is almost tender.
5. Add potatoes and continue to simmer.
6. Add carrots and green pepper and cook for another five minutes.
7. Serve warm.

Yield: 6-8 servings