Cozy Farmhouse Hearty Country Chicken Stew Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.4-1.8 kg), skin removed if desired
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 8 oz (226 g) dried navy beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
• 3 carrots, sliced
• ⅓ head green cabbage, shredded
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• 2 tbsps lemon juice or red wine vinegar (for finishing)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Water, to cover