Provencial Chicken

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chicken
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

---EXTRA SPECIAL CROCKERY POT R---
3 pounds chicken pieces
3 slices bacon -- diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium carrot -- peeled and grated
4 small shallots -- chopped
3 tablespoons brandy or cognac
2 medium tomatoes -- peeled and chopped
2/3 cup dry red wine
1/4 teaspoon marjoram -- tarragon and basil
1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
 

Preparation:

SERVE WITH RICE OR RISSOTO AS A SIDE DISH Wash chicken peices. Pat dry with paper towels. Using a large frying pan, brown bacon until crisp. Remove from pan. Pour off drippings. Add butter and oil to frying pan. Suaute` carrot and shallots until limp. Push to sides of pan. Add chicken pieces and saute` until brown. Pour in brandy and ignite. When flames die, transfer chicken and vegetables to crokery pot. Add tomatoes, wine, herbs, bacon, salt and pepper. Cover. Cook on LOW 8 hours. Remove cover. Skim off fat. Cook juices down until reduced by half. Makes 6 servings. NOTE: This country-style chicken entree interwines the influence of Spanish, French and Italian cuisines. Rice pilaff or rissoto makes a good side dish.