Chicken With Bacon

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, salt, pepper, and thyme together in paper or plastic bag.
2. 2
   Add 2 chicken pieces at a time and shake to coat.
3. 3
   Save leftover flour mixture.
4. 4
   Put diced bacon into frying pan with floured chicken.
5. 5
   Cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Turn and cook for another 30 minutes until tender.
7. 7
   Put cover askew on pan, not on tightly, while cooking.
8. 8
   Transfer chicken to platter and keep warm in oven while making gravy.
9. 9
   GRAVY: Add reserved flour mixture to very crisp bacon in frying pan.
10. 10
    Stir until white colour disappears.
11. 11
    Add a bit of butter or margarine if necessary.
12. 12
    Dissolve bouillon in boiling water.
13. 13
    Stir into bacon-flour mixture until it boils and thickens.
14. 14
    Loosen any bits on bottom of pan.
15. 15
    Makes 3 cups crunchy gravy.