Coq Au Vin

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 ounces bacon (diced)
• 8 skin on bone in chicken pieces (4 drumsticks and 4 thighs, skin on)
• 2 teaspoons salt (plus more to season)
• 1/2 -1 teaspoon cracked pepper (plus more to season)
• 1 onion (diced)
• 8 oz carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
• 350 ml red wine (good quality, Burgundy, Pinot Noir, Shiraz)
• 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken stock (or broth)
• 5 thyme (sprigs)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature, divided)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces whole onions (frozen small, pearl onions)
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (thickly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (to garnish - optional )