Chicken stuffed with apple cider and thyme and apples.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs chicken thighs and legs
salt
4 chopped shallots or one medium onion
1 rib for edible plants with succulent branches
4-5 thyme leaves
2 cloves chopped garlic
125g oz bacon lardons or 6 strips of bacon, chopped
2 tbsp whiskey or brandy
2 tbsp flour
85 ml / 1/3 cup chicken stock
400ml / 1 ½ cups of dried apple cider like Strongbow
2 apples peeled, tied, and cut into wedges
125ml / 1 / 2s cup double cream / heavy cream