"This is one of those dishes that is easy enough for mid week but fancy enough for a dinner party. The flavour of the sauce is incredible. It's got the chicken juices mixed in as well as bacon. A fully loaded one pan meal!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lb / 1kg potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper
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2 - 2½ lb / 1 - 1.25kg chicken thighs (5 pieces), skin on and bone in (Note 1)
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Salt and pepper
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7oz / 200g bacon, diced, separated
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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½ onion, finely diced (brown, white or yellow)
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¾ cup white wine (Note 2)
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⅓ cup Dijon mustard
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves)
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2 tbsp milk or cream (I used milk. This is just for colour)
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⅓ cup water (Note 3)
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Fresh thyme leaves or finely chopped parsley