Brandied Bacony Chicken

1 whole chicken
1/4 package bacon sliced into 1/2 pieces
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1tsp pepper
5 cloves garlic chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
cornstarch
oil
salt and pepper


Baste Whole Chickens with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake chicken 20 minutes per pound (chickens I bought averaged 4 lbs). While chicken cooks, cook bacon and break into 1/2 inch pieces. On stovetop, make gravy by bringing cream, cooked bacon, broth, pepper, garlic brandy and garlic powder to a boil then simmer for a few minutes adding cornstarch to make desired thickness. When chicken is done, use gravy as a dipping sauce or make extra gravy and have mashed potatoes as well.