Slow Cooker Coq au Vin

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the slow cooker on high.

• step 2

  Heat the butter in a frying pan, and brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Transfer to the low cooker.

• step 3

  Add the onion, garlic and bacon to the pan and fry gently until transparent.

• step 4

  Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the stock and wine, and bring to the boil. Add the bay leaves and bouquet garni, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the slow cooker.

• step 5

  Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

• step 6

  Discard the bay leaf and bouquet garni before serving.