Ingredients

2 chickens, each 4 to 4 1/2 pounds Olive oil as needed Freshly ground pepper, to taste 12 to 16 bacon slices 2 tablespoons finely diced shallots 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white wine 2 tablespoons chicken demi-glace 1 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces CHAMP FOR SERVING: 3 cups lager-style beer 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 6 green onions, white and green portions, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Description

Slices Of Bacon Are Draped Over The Chickens As They Roast, Adding A Salty Savoriness To The Meat. '

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