French Chicken Casserole a la Normande

olive oil

lbs chicken thighs and legs

salt

shallots (diced or one medium onion)

rib celery (diced)

thyme sprigs

garlic (minced)

g/4 oz bacon lardons (or 6 strips of bacon, chopped)

brandy or whiskey

flour

ml/1/3 cup chicken stock

ml/1 1/2 cups dry apple cider

apples (peeled, cored and cut into wedges)

ml/1/2cup double cream/heavy cream