INGREDIENTS
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2 chickens or rabbits (about 3 1/2 pounds each), cut into 10 to 12 pieces (see note above)
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
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1 to 2 teaspoons fine sea salt (or less if using particularly salty olives)
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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10 garlic cloves, peeled
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2 thick slices pancetta or bacon, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces (about 1/4-inch-thick slices or 4 ounces total)
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1 cup dry white wine
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24 black olives, pitted if desired