Chicken and Mushrooms

3 lb Chicken

1 lb Mushrooms, sliced

2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped

1 ea Onion, sliced

6 tb Olive oil

1 tb Butter

1/2 c Sherry

1/4 ts Basil, crushed

1/2 ts Tarragon, crushed

1 ds Salt

1 ds Pepper

Cut chicken into serving pieces. Wash and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. In skillet heat butter, garlic, and 2/3 of oil.Brown chicken on both sides (about 10 minutes) Lower heat and continue Cooking for 25 minutes. In separate skillet heat 2-tbl oil. Saute`

onions until clear. About 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and 2-tbl water; simmer 10 minutes; Add to chicken.

Cover and simmer chicken 15 minutes. Pour in sherry, up heat and boil for 1 minute. Serve hot. -----