Easy Coq au Vin | dummies

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 strips thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 ribs celery
• 2 cups white mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 750-ml bottle full-bodied, fruity red wine (such as Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 3 carrots