Coq Au Vin, the Ultimate One Pot Dinner

Name: Coq Au Vin, the Ultimate One Pot Dinner
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 120g / 4 oz pancetta or bacon lardons (cubed); 8-10 pieces chicken thighs and legs; 1 onion; 2 carrots; 1-2 cloves garlic (chopped); 80ml/1/4 cup brandy or whisky; 375ml / 1½ cup red wine (your choice); 250ml / 1 cup chicken stock; 8-10 sprigs thyme; 1 tbsp butter; 1½ tbsp flour for thickening (or use corn starch for gluten-free version); 250g / 1/2 lbs mushrooms; salt and pepper to taste