5 garlic cloves, crushed
350g/12陆oz button mushrooms
small bunch flatleaf parsley, chopped
150驳/5陆辞锄 shallots, peeled but left whole
sprig of fresh thyme or a good pinch of dried
500ml/16陆fl oz chicken stock
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and crushed black pepper
25g/1oz butter
150驳/5陆辞锄 streaky bacon, cut thickly
1 free range chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces, on the bone but skin removed (or 6 chicken thighs)
500ml/16陆fl oz good red wine