Red wine Chicken

This delicious recipe is loosely based on the classic Coq au Vin, but only very loosely!!! So no getting in touch all you perfectionists out there
It does require you to marinade the chicken, but it's so worth the time
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FOR THE MARINADE
1 bottle good-quality red wine
1 tbsp redcurrant jelly
1 small onion, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
4 garlic cloves, un-peeled, but crushed
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 cloves
FOR THE STEW
4 large chicken joints (thigh or leg), or a mixture of both, skinned
1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for shallow frying
100g/3½oz smoked pancetta, rind removed, cut into large chunks
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp plain flour
25g/1oz butter
20 button onions, peeled
20 button mushrooms
3 tbsp cognac
3-4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley