3 auberge chicken with and Recipes

whole chickens, cut into quarters, chopped fresh thyme leave, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, shallot, peeled and diced, quatre-epices or 1/2 tsp rabelais seasoning, ground mace, black peppercorns, dry white wine, salt, armagnac, extra duck fat or goose fat, melted

self raising flour, savoury instant bouillon granules (such as vegetable or chicken), smoked paprika or 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, dry english-style mustard, chopped smoked ham, grated mature farmhouse cheddar cheese, egg, lightly beaten, milk, light olive oil or 6 tbsp light vegetable oil, salt and pepper, chopped chives (optional)