Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken, divided into 8 to 10 pieces each
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 pieces bacon
  • 1 lb mushroom
  • 30 -35 small white pearl onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons cognac
  • 1 bottle dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method

  • Divide the chickens into 8-10 pieces or ask the butcher to cut them up for you.
  • Cut the bacon into small pieces.
  • Clean the mushrooms and cut them in halves or quarters if they are large.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot and brown the chicken pieces a few at a time.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Fry the bacon, mushrooms and onion, then place the chicken back in the pot.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Let it stand a moment to reheat well.
  • Then flambe with the cognac.
  • (Make sure you turn off the exhaust ventilation first).
  • Now add the white wine.
  • Add soy sauce and minced garlic.
  • Let it cook for 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of chicken.
  • Remove the chicken pieces.
  • Thicken the sauce with the 3 Tbsp.
  • flour and water.
  • Let it boil a few minutes, taste for more seasoning if desired.
  • Add the chicken pieces back into the sauce, heat through while you cook rice to serve.
  • Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the dish just before serving.