Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
In a large frying pan, sauté celery, onion, and carrots in 2 tbsp duck fat for 10 minutes.
Add garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes more. Transfer to a casserole dish.
Dust chicken pieces with seasoned flour.
Brown chicken in remaining duck fat, then add to casserole dish.
Fry bacon, mushrooms, and shallots until browned, then add to casserole.
Deglaze pan with brandy and pour over ingredients in casserole.
Add wine, herbs, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Add chicken stock and simmer for another 15 minutes.
Cover and bake for 40-50 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Optional: Thicken sauce with cornflour mixture if desired.
Stir in parsley before serving.
Preheat oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
Toss carrots with cumin seeds, olive oil, and honey on a baking tray.
Roast for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Make dressing by mixing mustard, vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.
Toast and chop hazelnuts.
Spread crème fraîche on a platter and top with roasted carrots.
Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with hazelnuts and herbs.
Serve alongside the coq au vin.
