Coq Au Vin

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

4 oz

diced bacon

chicken pieces (4 drumsticks and 4 thighs), (skin on, bone in)

2 tsp

salt ((plus more to season))

1 tsp

freshly ground black pepper ((plus more to season))

onion, (diced)

8 oz

carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)

4 cloves

garlic, (minced)

1/4 cup

brandy

350 milliliters

good quality red wine ((Burgundy, Pinot Noir, Shiraz))

1 1/4 cups

low sodium chicken stock or broth

sprigs thyme

3 tbsp

unsalted butter (at room temperature, divided)

1 1/2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

8 oz

frozen small whole onions ((pearl onions))

8 oz

cremini (brown) mushrooms (thickly sliced)

2 tbsp

fresh chopped parsley, (to garnish (optional))