mmmm Bacon

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH SHALLOTS, GARLIC, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

6 bacon slices (4 oz), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 (3 1/2-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 lb shallots, thinly sliced
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

" . . . reserve bacon fat in skillet."

Bacon Grease is the base of the sauce.

Here's one review:

A Cook from Texas on 10/19/06
Nothing heart healthy about this one. I made it for my overweight friends that are heavy smokers and drinkers. They loved it! I enjoyed a nice fresh salad.