1 (3 lb.) chicken
1/2 lb. bacon
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 tbsp. parsley
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 bay leaf
2 c. red wine
Salt & pepper

Cut bacon into 1/2 inch strips and cook until done, but not crisp. Remove to casserole with a slotted spoon. Cut chicken into serving pieces. Dry and fry in bacon grease until brown. Remove to casserole. Saute chopped onion and garlic, adding butter if needed. When soft add flour, stir well and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine a little at a time, stirring well and add the thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken. Bake covered in an oven preheated to 300 degrees for 2 hours.