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In a large re-sealable plastic bag combine drumsticks and flour and toss to evenly coat the chicken.
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Cook bacon over medium-high heat in a preheated large heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven. Remove bacon from pot and set aside. Cook chicken pieces in oil from bacon until well browned,about 10-12 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Add onion,carrot,and celery and cook until vegetables are tender,approx. 3-4 minutes.
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Add wine to deglaze pot,scraping any brown bits from bottom of the pot.
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Return chicken to pot; add stock,mushrooms and thyme,bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer,cover,and bake in a 325°F (170°C) oven for 90 minutes.
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Carefully remove chicken pieces from pot using a slotted spoon and arrange on serving platter. Spoon vegetables and sauce over chicken and serve.
Recipe tips
To make this dish a complete meal serve this with a light green salad and some crusty bread to soak up the juices.
You may substitute any chicken pieces,not only drumsticks; try a mix of white and dark meat.