Chicken chakhokhbili

• 0.75-1 kg (1½-2¼ lb) chicken
• 4-6 onions
• 25

Chop the chicken into quarters, place in a dry, heated pan and cook tightly covered for 5 minutes. Pour off any juices and reserve. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, taking care the chicken does not stick or burn. Next, gradually add the onion and butter and fry for a further 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into quarters and boil separately. Scald and peel the tomatoes and mash them; add to