Gaspachos De La Mancha (Chicken Hot Pot) Recipe

• 10 Tbsp. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil divided
• 1 x Young chicken - (2 to 2 1/2 lbs) Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Flour for dredging
• 1/2 lb Slab bacon cut 1 1/2" cubes
• 1 lb Chorizo sausage cut 1/4" thk rounds
• 1/4 lb Jamon serrano or possibly prosciutto cut 1" cubes
• 8 x Garlic cloves thinly sliced
• 1 lrg Spanish onion cut 1/2" dice
• 1/2 lb Oyster mushrooms
• 1 c. Minced fresh vine-ripened tomatoes
• 1 x Red bell pepper cut 1/2" cubes
• 1 x Green bell pepper cut 1/2" cubes
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp Saffron threads
• 2 whl cloves
• 2 quart Chicken stock

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