Chicken Cackle

Another 1940s recipe with an intriguing name. Chicken Cackle? I have no clue why... have you? 

This simple skillet chicken dish comes from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine September 1944. Its basically Chicken in tomato sauce.. with a bit of a kick.

We enjoyed it.. and the only change I made was to use chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken.

1 3-pound chicken

2 medium onions.

2 cups water

2½ cups (1 No. 2 can) tomatoes

1 cup (18-ounce can) tomato sauce

1 clove garlic

1 small hot red pepper

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1/8 teaspoon sage

• Cut chicken in serving pieces. 
• Rub with seasoned flour. 
• Brown on all sides in hot fat. 
• Remove chicken. 
• Cook onions in the hot fat until golden. 
• Drain off excess fat. 
• Add remaining ingredients to skillet. 
• Blend. 
• Cover. 
• Simmer 30 to 45 minutes. 
• Add browned chicken. 
• Simmer tender, about 1 hour. 
• Serves 4.

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
September 1944