1 (3 lb.) broiler-fryer
2 strips bacon
5 sm. onions
5 tbsp. butter
1/2 tbsp. flour
2 c. burgundy
1 jigger cognac
1 bay leaf
1 piece of parsley
1/4 tsp. thyme, salt, pepper, nutmeg
1/2 c. button mushrooms, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut up chicken, chop up bacon, place in a casserole with onions and butter, and heat thoroughly. Remove and sauce onions and bacon. Put chicken meat in the casserole, sprinkle with flour and fry, turning frequently, until golden brown. Add burgundy, cognac, and seasonings. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for another 30 minutes. Remove meat and keep warm. Strain sauce through fine strainer. Add onions and bacon, mushrooms, additional butter. Reheat and pour hot over the chicken pieces. Serves 4. This is a German dish.