Chicken Marengo

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Poultry

2		Broiler-fryers, cut up
		(2 1/2 lbs each)
1/2	c	All-purpose flour
2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Freshly ground pepper
3	tb	Olive oil or veg. oil
3	tb	Butter or margarine
1		Large onion, chopped
2		Cloves garlic, minced
1	c	Dry white wine
3	tb	Brandy (optional)
2		Large tomatoes, peeled/chopp OR- 1lb can tomatoes, chopp
6		Sprigs parsley
1		Bay leaf
1	ts	Leaf thyme
1/2	lb	Mushrooms, sliced, OR- 6-oz can mushrooms