Directions

• In a small bowl, mix parsley, salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon thyme, garlic, powder, onion powder, white pepper, cayenne and sage; rub over chicken. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in batches; remove chicken from pan.
• Add remaining 1/2 cup bacon drippings to the same pan; stir in flour until blended. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until browned (do not burn). Add mushrooms, onion, green pepper and celery; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add jalapeno pepper, garlic and remaining 1/8 teaspoon thyme; cook 1 minute longer.
• Gradually add stock. Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is very tender.