Mighty Mushrooms

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH BACON AND MUSHROOMS

Makes 6 to 8 servings

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 bone-in skin-on chicken legs
4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ pound thick-cut bacon, chopped
4 cups chopped carrots
2 (4-ounce) packages gourmet blend mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

1. Preheat oven to 300°.

2. In a large Dutch oven, melt butter with oil over medium-high heat.

3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pot; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pot.

Add bacon