Separate the cloves of garlic and drop them into a pot of boiling water for 60 seconds. Drain the garlic and peel. Set aside.
Dry the chicken with paper towels. Season liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the butter and oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. In batches, saute the chicken in the fat, skin side down first, until nicely browned, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Turn with tongs or a spatula; you don't want to pierce the skin with a fork. If the fat is burning, turn the heat down to medium. When a batch is done, transfer it to a plate and continue to saute all the chicken in batches. Remove the last chicken to the plate and add all of the garlic to the pot. Lower the heat and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, turning often, until evenly browned. Add 2 tablespoons of the Cognac and the wine, return to a boil, and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken to the pot with the juices and sprinkle with the thyme leaves. Cover and simmer over the lowest heat for about 30 minutes, until all the chicken is done.
Remove the chicken to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the sauce and the flour and then whisk it back into the sauce in the pot. Raise the heat, add the remaining tablespoon of Cognac and the cream, and boil for 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste; it should be very flavorful because chicken tends to be bland. Pour the sauce and the garlic over the chicken and serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	502.42 Kcal (2104 kJ)
Calories from fat	282.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.34g	48%
Cholesterol	147.99mg	49%
Sodium	114.48mg	5%
Potassium	417.31mg	9%
Total Carbs	10.59g	4%
Sugars	0.79g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	2%
Protein	28.82g	58%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	19%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	63.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199.09 Kcal (834 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.42g	48%
Cholesterol	58.64mg	49%
Sodium	45.36mg	5%
Potassium	165.37mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.2g	4%
Sugars	0.31g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.21g	2%
Protein	11.42g	58%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	19%
Iron	0.8mg	11%
Calcium	25.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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