Coq au Vin with California Prunes and Shallots - California Prunes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 12 California Prunes
• 5 garlic cloves, smashed
• 150g smoked streaky bacon diced
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme
• 350g chestnut mushrooms
• 200ml good red wine
• 200ml California Prune Juice
• 1 pint of chicken stock
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 8 free range chicken thighs skin removed
• 1 small bunch flat leaf parsley chopped
• 1 tbsp capers