Slow cooker Coq au Vin — Foodie Friday with Eric Scott

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are more affordable and remain moist during cooking.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: cheap red wine

Non-alcoholic options are lower in calories.

Start by dredging the chicken pieces in flour.

Heat olive oil to about 375 degrees.

Brown the chicken pieces in the hot oil until the skin is crispy.

Layer the browned chicken in the slow cooker.

Add rough cut carrots on top of the chicken.

Add quartered baby bella mushrooms.

Continue layering with more chicken, shallots, garlic, and bacon.

Add bay leaves and sprigs of fresh thyme.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock and a bottle of Burgundy wine (less one glass).

Cover and cook in the slow cooker for 8 to 10 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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