Instructions: If you are using a whole chicken cut it into pieces legs,thighs, breasts.

Heat oil in a fry pan and brown the chicken pieces evenly, a few at a time. Transfer to an ovenproof casserole dish. When all the chicken is browned, add some water to the frypan and scrape up any sediments. Add to casserole dish.

Prepare the sauce:
Dice onion and bacon. slice mushrooms.

Melt the butter in pan and add the onion, bacon and garlic. Cook gently for 2 minutes, stirring often, then add mushrooms, wine, brandy and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add remaining ingredients for the sauce and bring to the boil.

Pour sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook in a moderate oven 360F/190C for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.

Thicken sauce slightly with cornflour if necessary towards end of cooking time. Sprinkle over chopped parsley and serve with buttered noodles, rice or creamed potato puree.

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