Harry Caray's Chicken Vesuvio

Source: Harry Caray's Restaurant, 33 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago

2 large potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 whole cloves garlic
1 (3 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup dry white wine

Peel and quarter potatoes. Cut quarters lengthwise in half into wide strips. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil and whole garlic over medium-high heat for 4 or 5 minutes or until garlic turns golden.

Remove garlic; set aside. Add potato strips; cook 15 minutes or until potatoes are golden, turning often. Remove and pat dry. Add chicken, skin-side down, to hot oil. Brown slowly over medium heat, about 10 minutes.

Turn chicken over and season with oregano, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Carefully add wine; return potatoes and garlic to skillet. Place skillet in 400 degree F oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until chicken is done, basting the last 10 minutes with pan juices.

Serve with juices and potatoes.

Serves 4.