1. Toss all the ingredients, except the peanut oil and water, in a large bowl and marinate for ˝ hour.
2. Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade and vegetables. Brown the chicken in a nonstick frying pan, using the oil. You should probably do this in 2 batches.
3. Place the chicken in a 6- to 8-quart stove-top casserole and add the reserved marinade including the vegetables, plus ˝ cup of water. Cover and simmer 1 hour.