Chicken Sputnik

large chicken, cut into serving pieces

Salt and pepper

¼ cup flour

butter (¼ stick)

large onions, sliced ½ inch thick

large potatoes, sliced ½ inch thick

¾ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (Locatelli brand preferred)

Hungarian paprika

¾ cup dry sherry

½ cup homemade chicken broth