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Stir first 6 ingredients in heavy large nonreactive pot.
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Add chicken, submerging completely.
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Cover; chill overnight.
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Cook pearl onions in large pot of boiling salted water 3 minutes.
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Drain and cool.
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Peel.
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Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add pearl onions and mushrooms and saute until mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.
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Transfer to bowl.
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Add bacon to same skillet and saute until brown and crisp.
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Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
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Wipe skillet clean.
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Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken from marinade to strainer (reserve marinade in pot).
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Pat chicken dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and saute until skin is brown, turning once, about 10 minutes.
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Transfer chicken to pot of marinade; bring to boil.
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Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until chicken is very tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Strain chicken and cooking liquid over large bowl.
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Transfer chicken to medium bowl; discard vegetables in strainer.
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Return liquid to pot.
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Add Port and bring to boil.
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Combine flour and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in small bowl.
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Whisk into cooking liquid.
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Boil over medium heat until sauce thickens and is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
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Return chicken to pot.
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Add pearl onions, mushrooms and bacon to sauce in pot.
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Simmer until heated through and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.