INGREDIENTS
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2 medium baking potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
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4 strips bacon, thinly sliced
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2 carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
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2 stalks celery, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
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24 pearl onions, peeled
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Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
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1 3- to 4-pound chicken
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1 small bunch fresh thyme, tied with string
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8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
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Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
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3 cups loosely packed spinach leaves
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1 lemon, cut into wedges