Casserole BBQ Chicken

Title: Casserole BBQ Chicken
Categories: Chicken, Coca-cola
Yield: 4 servings

3 lb Chicken, cut-up
1 c COCA-COLA CLASSIC
1/3 c Flour
2 tb Worcestershire sauce
2 ts Salt
1 tb Salt
1/3 c Oil
1/2 ts Salt, hickory smoked
1/2 c Onion, diced
1/2 ts Basil leaves
1/2 c Celery, diced
1/2 ts Chili powder
1/2 c Green bell pepper, diced
1/8 ts Pepper
1 c Catsup

Rinse the chicken and pat dry. In a bowl, mix the flour and 2 teaspoons of salt. Coat the pieces with the flour mixture. In a skillet, heat the oil. Brown the chicken all sides. Remove the browned chicken and place in a 3 quart casserole. Discard the drippings.

In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spoon sauce over the chicken, making sure that all pieces are covered. Cover casserole.

Bake in a preheated, 350 degree F oven for about 1-1/4 hours, or until chicken is fork-tender. If desired, serve the chicken with the sauce over hot rice. Makes 4 to 6 servings with about 3 cups of sauce.