Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons Plus 1/2 Cup Flour, Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Salt, Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper, Divided
  • 1- 1/2 pound Chicken Thighs
  • 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 3 strips Bacon, Chopped
  • 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Guinness Stout Beer
  • 1 pound Carrots, Chopped Into 1-inch Pieces
  • 8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Halved
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1- 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Chicken Broth

Method

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons flour with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • Dredge chicken thighs into the flour and set aside.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add half of the dredged chicken thighs, cooking until browned, 2-4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from heat and put into a slow cooker.
  • Add in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook the remaining half of the chicken thighs.
  • Place into the slow cooker.
  • Add chopped bacon to skillet and allow to brown until cooked.
  • With bacon still in the pan, cover with the remaining 1/2 cup of flour and stir frequently until all the oil is absorbed.
  • Pour the stout beer over the flour/bacon mixture and stir any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Allow to reach a slight boil.
  • Pour beer/bacon mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  • Add diced carrots, halved mushrooms, onion, garlic and thyme, distributing evenly over the chicken.
  • Pour broth over the top.
  • Cover and cook until the chicken falls apart, 4 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low.
  • Season with the remaining salt and pepper.