Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      large         roaster chicken - -- (4 to 4 1/2 lbs)
   4      tablespoons   virgin olive oil
   1      large         spanish onion -- chopped 1/2" dice
   2                    celery ribs -- chopped 1/2" pieces
   2                    carrots -- chopped 1/2" disks
   6                    garlic cloves -- whole and unpeeled
   4      tablespoons   sugar
     1/2  cup           red wine vinegar
     1/2  cup           orange juice
   1      cup           light-bodied red wine
   2      tablespoons   capers -- rinsed of salt
     1/4  cup           sliced almonds

Preparation:

Cut up chicken into 8 pieces, rinse and pat dry. In a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 4 pieces of chicken and sauté until golden-brown on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove. Repeat with remaining 4 pieces. Remove chicken and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add sugar, vinegar, orange juice, red wine, capers and almonds. Replace chicken pieces in pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, partially cover pan and cook 30 minutes or until remaining liquid just moistens chicken. Serve with couscous or a bitter green salad. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5691)