Julia Child introduced American cooks to coq au vin. Julianne De Witt, a recipe developer, adapted a familiar dish from cooking school into a slow cooker version.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan on high. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt on chicken drumsticks and thighs.
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Brown chicken pieces on both sides for 2 minutes per side, working in batches. Brown chicken and put in slow cooker.
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Add onions, carrots, and garlic and cook 2 minutes. Cook 1 minute more with tomato paste and brandy.
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Pour saute pan contents into crockpot. Add red wine and chicken stock to crockpot. Add remaining salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves to crockpot and stir.
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Make beurre manié by mixing butter and flour in a bowl until a paste forms. Add beurre manié to crockpot after 2 hours and stir gently.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to saute pan over medium-high heat. Sauté pearl onions and mushrooms for 1 minute until lightly browned.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to saute pan over medium-high heat. Sauté pearl onions and mushrooms for 1 minute until lightly browned.
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Add onions and mushrooms to crockpot. Continue cooking for 1 more hour. Adjust seasonings, if desired, before serving.