2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
200g/7oz baby button mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
16 small shallots
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
2 bay leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2-3 tbsp sunflower or olive oil
125g/4陆oz unsmoked rindless streaky bacon, cut into 2cm/戮in slices
1 x 1.8kg/4lb chicken, jointed into eight portions
50ml/2fl oz brandy
1 x 75cl bottle red wine