Chicken with cream

5 lbs stewing chicken , cut into serving pieces 1 onion , studded with 2 clove 2 stalks celery & leaves salt 1/2 bay leaf 1 carrot 3 cups water 4 tablespoons[...]

4 chicken legs , bone skin on (you can use a small cut up chicken or bone on skin on breasts) salt and pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or bacon fat) 2[...]