Coq Au Vin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
3 strips bacon, sliced
1 None onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 oz brown mushrooms
1 tsp thyme, finely chopped
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped, plus extra, for garnish
2 cups red wine
1 cup water
2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tbsp flour
1 None barbecued or cooked chicken, cut into 10 pieces
1/2 cup brandy
None None mashed potatoes, to serve

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan on high. Saute bacon, onion and garlic 4-5 mins, until golden. Add mushrooms and herbs, and cook 1-2 more mins. Pour in wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half. In a small bowl, combine butter and flour, then stir into saucepan with wine mixture. Add chicken and pour in brandy. Cover and simmer over low heat 8-10 mins. Sprinkle with extra parsley and serve with mashed potatoes.