Coq Au Cidre (Cider Chicken)
| Yield: | 4 Servings |
| Categories: | Poultry, Casseroles |
| 1 | oz | Slab bacon; cut in 1/2' dice |
| 1 | tb | Peanut oil |
| 3 1/2 | lb | Chicken; skin & fat removed, cut in 8 pieces |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste | ||
| 4 | lg | Onions; thinly sliced |
| 1 | Clove garlic; finely chopped | |
| 2 3/4 | c | Sparkling dry apple cider; (1 lb. 5 oz.) |
| 1/3 | c | Calvados or brandy; (1 lb. 5 oz.) |
| 8 | Prunes; pitted | |
| 1 | Bouquet garni*** | |
| BOUQUET GARNI | ||
| 6 | Sprigs parsley | |
| 4 | Sprigs fresh thyme; OR | |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried thyme leaves |
| 2 | Bay leaves |
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