INGREDIENTS

* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 2 tablespoons sweet vermouth
* 1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
* salt and black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken pieces in the skillet, and cook until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of oil. Stir in green peppers, garlic, and onions; cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Pour vermouth into skillet. Stir in cranberry sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 25 minutes.